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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

Join American Express as a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services in the vibrant city of Phoenix, Arizona! You will be at the forefront of innovation, shaping how our customers experience our services. Here at American Express, we are proud of our diverse community that supports one another and shares a unique commitment to customer satisfaction. In this role, you will collaborate with exceptional engineers to architect, code, and launch software solutions that enhance our suite of cloud-based services. You’ll have the autonomy to choose technology stacks that best address challenges. Our tech teams excel in an open, inclusive atmosphere where every idea is valued. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll primarily focus on developing automation solutions for a highly scalable cloud environment, particularly leveraging Google Cloud Platform. Your insights will be pivotal in driving our multi-cloud infrastructure initiatives. Responsibilities include creating Infrastructure as Code, managing cloud resources, and monitoring for performance and security improvements. With a strong emphasis on professional development, American Express ensures you have dedicated time to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the tech landscape. So, if you are ready to make a profound impact and work on transformative technology projects, consider joining Team Amex where you can foster your career and support our mission of delivering the best customer experience every day!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services Role at American Express
What are the responsibilities of the Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express?

As a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express, your key responsibilities include developing technical solutions to enhance the Hybrid Multi-Cloud platform, automating cloud service delivery, and ensuring the security and scalability of cloud services. You’ll manage cloud resources, monitor performance, and work closely with development, operations, and security teams to implement robust cloud solutions.

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What qualifications do I need to be a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express?

To qualify for the Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services position at American Express, you should have at least 7 years of experience in cloud technology, preferably with experience in Infrastructure as Code and automation using GitOps. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred. Strong proficiency in developing REST APIs, familiarity with Google Cloud services, and a deep knowledge of security integrations are also required.

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What does the technology stack look like for the Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express?

In the role of Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services at American Express, you will work extensively with Google Cloud Platform, utilizing tools and technologies such as Terraform for service provisioning, REST APIs developed in GoLang or Java, as well as incorporating Google’s native integration services like Pub-Sub and BigQuery. Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes is also essential.

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How does American Express support professional development for Senior Engineers?

At American Express, professional development is a cornerstone of our culture. As a Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services, you will have dedicated time to invest in your skills, access to training programs, and opportunities to engage with the broader engineering community. We also encourage contributions to open-source projects, further enhancing your professional growth.

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What are the benefits of the Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services role at American Express?

The Senior Engineer - Cloud Based Services position at American Express comes with a competitive salary, bonus incentives, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible working model. Additional perks include a robust retirement savings plan, professional coaching, and generous parental leave policies, ensuring that you and your family are well-supported.

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Can you describe your experience with Infrastructure as Code and its application in cloud environments?

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What strategies do you use to monitor cloud infrastructure for performance and security?

Talk about the tools and techniques you utilize to monitor cloud services, such as setting up alerts for performance metrics, using logging and monitoring tools like Google Cloud Monitoring, and implementing security measures to protect resources in a cloud environment.

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How have you ensured the security of services deployed in the Google Cloud Platform?

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What is your experience with automated deployment and CI/CD processes in a cloud environment?

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Describe a challenging cloud-related issue you resolved. What steps did you take?

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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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