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You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

American Express is spearheading into multicloud infrastructure enablement leveraging best of all public clouds and this position will be instrumental in securely enabling cloud native services in Google cloud platform using self service developer experience.

In this Senior Engineer role, you will be part of a highly talented team responsible for building scalable, secure, and highly available Cloud based Services within our public cloud based platform, while also gaining experience and getting exposure to many other open-source products as required.

Your primary responsibilities will be to develop technical solutions to enhance the American Express Hybrid Multi Cloud platform, with a focus on building automation for highly scalable cloud services delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in developing and implementing Infrastructure as code templates to automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using GitOps pipeline . 
  • Manage cloud resources, including virtual machines, networking, and storage, ensuring they are provisioned and configured correctly. 
  • Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, identifying areas for optimization and remediation. 
  • Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud resources and data, including firewalls, access controls, and security groups 
  • Diagnose and resolve cloud-related issues, providing technical support to users and developers. 
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security teams, to implement and manage cloud solutions. 

Preferred Qualifications

 Preferably a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

    •      7+ years of experience in developing REST APIs using Google’s GoLang and/or Java or Python.
    •      5+ years of experience in developing Terraform modules for service provisioning in Public cloud. Preferably in Google cloud
    •      Deep understanding of public cloud infrastructure principles like VPC, Networking, Network security, IAM, Secrets Managements 
    •      Strong experience with Google native integration services Pub-Sub, Memory Store(Redis), Composer
    •      Strong experience with Google Bigdata Services Dataproc, Dataflow, Bigquery
    •      Deep understanding of security integrations – Okta, mTLS, SSO, HashiCorp Vault etc.
    •      Deep understanding of API Gateways and their functions.
    •      Experience with any of the Container and cloud Orchestration technologies – Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform etc.
    •      Deep understanding of CI/CD process and tools like – GitHub/Actions, Docker, Jenkins,
    •      Good understanding of Infrastructure fundamentals like DNS, F5, Certificates, Containers, monitoring tools, Logging analytic tools, Firewalls & Security policies
    •     Successful track record of developing middleware solutions, with a strong focus on code quality, unit testing, integration testing, code quality analysis tools and API (Swagger) documentation.
    •     Familiar with agile application development methods. Understanding of QE, Devops processes in general.

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 our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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What You Should Know About Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services, American Express

Are you ready to lead the way as a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services with American Express in sunny Phoenix, Arizona? This isn't just any engineering role; it's an opportunity to enhance the digital lives of customers through innovative cloud solutions. At American Express, we believe that with the right backing, we can empower people and businesses to progress. As a Senior Engineer, you'll be pivotal in securely enabling cloud-native services, especially within the Google Cloud Platform. You'll get to work alongside a diverse team of talented engineers who value your insights and contributions. In this agile environment, you'll build automation, enhance our Hybrid Multi Cloud platform, and explore cutting-edge technologies. Here, you won’t just work; you'll thrive in a workplace where your influence drives change, and your personal growth is a priority with dedicated time for professional development. You're the kind of innovative thinker who enjoys brainstorming solutions amongst cross-functional teams. If you have a passion for automating cloud provisioning while employing best practices, this is your chance to shine. Join Team Amex and together we’ll deliver the world’s best customer experience while having a lot of fun along the way!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services Role at American Express
What responsibilities does a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express have?

As a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express, your main responsibilities include developing technical solutions to enhance our Hybrid Multi Cloud platform, focusing on secure cloud-native services in Google Cloud. You'll manage cloud resources, monitor performance, implement security measures, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth provision and configuration of services.

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What are the required qualifications for a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express?

To qualify for the Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services position at American Express, candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in developing Infrastructure as Code templates using GitOps, experience with REST APIs in GoLang, Java, or Python, and a deep understanding of public cloud infrastructure principles. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Terraform modules, significant Google Cloud experience, and proficiency with CI/CD processes.

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What skills are essential for a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express?

Essential skills for the Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services role include expertise in cloud infrastructure management, security integrations, and programming for automation. A strong understanding of cloud services like Google Bigdata and experience with container orchestration tools are also crucial, along with communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

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How does American Express support the professional development of a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services?

American Express prioritizes the professional development of its colleagues, including Senior Engineers - Cloud Based Services, by providing dedicated time to enhance skills. This commitment includes access to training opportunities, resources for learning the latest technologies, and support for participation in the broader engineering community through open-source projects.

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What is the work environment like for a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express?

The work environment for a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express is inclusive, innovative, and collaborative. You'll work in a supportive atmosphere where your voice is valued and where you are encouraged to take initiative in choosing technologies to tackle challenges. Amex embraces flexibility, offering various work arrangements to best suit individual needs and foster a positive work culture.

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Common Interview Questions for Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services
Can you describe your experience with Infrastructure as Code and how it applies to cloud provisioning?

When answering this question, highlight your hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, specifically your familiarity with tools like Terraform. Share specific examples of automating cloud provisioning, configuration, and management in your previous roles. Don't forget to discuss the benefits you've observed in terms of efficiency and scalability.

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How do you ensure the security of cloud resources and data?

Discuss the security measures you implement to protect cloud resources, focusing on firewalls, IAM, and access controls. Mention any experience you have with security tools like HashiCorp Vault or Okta, and provide examples of how you've diagnosed and resolved security issues in past projects.

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What are your strategies for monitoring cloud infrastructure performance?

Explain the tools and metrics you utilize to monitor cloud infrastructure performance, such as cost management and security audits. Provide examples of how you've identified areas for optimization and what specific actions you took to improve performance in your previous roles.

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Can you give an example of a challenging cloud-related issue you've resolved?

Share a specific example of a complex issue you encountered in your previous cloud projects, outlining the problem, your thought process, and the solution you implemented. Be sure to emphasize the skills that allowed you to effectively resolve the issue and any lessons learned during the process.

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How do you approach developing and maintaining REST APIs?

Discuss your process for creating REST APIs, including design principles, coding standards, and testing methodologies. Sharing your specific experience with the necessary programming languages will strengthen your answer, especially mentioning GoLang or Python.

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What tools do you prefer for CI/CD processes, and why?

Be honest about your preferred CI/CD tools, whether it's Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Docker. Explain how you have utilized these tools to improve the development cycle in previous projects, highlighting any metrics that demonstrate improvements in deployment speed or quality.

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Can you explain your experience with cloud orchestration technologies?

Reference your familiarity with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or Helm. Discuss projects where you've implemented these tools and the benefits they brought to your cloud applications, focusing on scalability and efficiency.

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How do you keep up with the latest cloud technologies and trends?

Share the resources you utilize to stay informed about the latest cloud developments, such as online courses, community forums, and tech blogs. Mention any specific conferences or workshops you've attended and how these experiences have enhanced your understanding of cloud services.

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What experience do you have in leading or mentoring teams in a technical capacity?

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Describe a time when you had to work closely with cross-functional teams.

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American Express is a multinational financial services corporation and global leader in providing personal, small business, and corporate credit cards.

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