Senior Full Stack Engineer - Java, React - Web Engineering

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As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers' digital lives.  Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems.  American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source.  And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development.  Find your place in technology on #TeamAmex. 
The U.S. Consumer Services and Enterprise Digital & Data Technology Team brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and automation, grounded in our data technology model that prioritizes data governance. It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments.
American Express is looking for an entrepreneurial and creative Full Stack Web Developer to join our energetic team of high performers in this fast-paced Fortune 100 company that delivers world-class card member experiences. You will be challenged with identifying innovative ideas and proof of concept to deliver against the existing and future needs of our customers.
The Fullstack engineer, American Express Web Engineering will be an individual contributor who may ensure optimal design/architecture of the web components that power our digital experiences which are crucial for our customers as we strive to be essential to their everyday lives. Continuing to drive innovation and delivery in digital channels is a key part of the strategy for continuing to delight customers. 
Our Software Engineers not only understand how technology works, but how that technology intersects with the people who count on it every day. Today, innovative ideas, insight and new perspectives are at the core of how we create a more powerful, personal and fulfilling experience for all our customers. So if you're interested in a career creating breakthrough software and making an impact on an audience of millions, look no further.

Responsibilities
Serving as a core member of an agile team that leads user story analysis and elaboration, designs and develops software applications
Responsible for the applications architecture, work/coordinate with other team's architect, engineers and vendors as necessary
Writing code and unit tests, automation, and conducting code reviews and testing
Identifying exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challenges
Performing ongoing refactoring of code, utilizing visualization and other techniques to fast track concepts, and delivering continuous improvement
Working with product managers to prioritize features in the product backlog and managing a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issues
Manage your own time, and work well both independently and as part of a team
Quickly generate and updating proof of concepts for testing and team feedback
Embrace emerging standards while promoting best practices

Qualifications
BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering (preferred)
Java, Web development work experience
Demonstrated experience in Agile development, application design, software development, and testing
5+ year working experience with Java and java based frameworks like Spring. 
5+ year working experience with JavaScript Frameworks such as REACT/Redux, HTML5, CSS3
5+ years of experience with building RESTful APIs
3+ years of experience with reactive programming using frameworks like spring reactive, vert.x etc are a plus.
Expertise to create and manage high volume, scalable and distributed omni-channel customer centric applications 
Expertise in objected oriented analysis and design across a variety of platforms
Thorough understanding of JSON, Web Service technologies, and data structure fundamentals
Experience with adaptive and responsive development techniques
Aptitude for learning and applying programming concepts
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners
Experience with Kotlin programming language is a plus
Experience with a broad range of software languages and payments technologies is a plus.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries 
Bonus incentives 
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit ourColleague Benefits Site.
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