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The Enterprise Technology Services organization partners with every part of the American Express business to power the company’s growth and innovation with trust and efficiency, and drive competitive differentiation with speed. We support the delivery and operations of technology, digital, and data capabilities, platforms, and services globally. Specifically, our team is responsible for the company’s technology engineering, architecture, and infrastructure, providing 24x7 support to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality experience for customers and colleagues. We also provide product management for core enterprise platforms, and lead technology risk and information security, enterprise data governance and platforms, digital product and design, and enterprise AI platforms on behalf of the company.
Owns all technical aspects of software development for assigned applications; Performs hands-on architecture, design, and development of systems
Manages and mentors teams of junior and senior engineers through ongoing sprints
Functions as a senior member of an agile team and helps drive consistent development practices – tools and common components
Develops deep understanding of tie-ins with other systems and platforms within the supported domains
Works closely with product owners on blueprints and annual planning of feature sets that impact multiple platforms and products
Typically spends 30-50% of time writing code and testing, and remainder of time managing team and stakeholders through ongoing product/platform release sprints
Identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies
This “rebel with a cause” looks beyond the obvious for continuous improvement opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
10 - 15+ years of software development experience.
Demonstrated experience with Agile or other rapid application development methods
Demonstrated experience leading teams of engineers
Demonstrated experience with Mainframe - JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS, IMS DC/DB, Stored Procedures in the Mainframe environment is a must.
Experience with MQ, SYNCSORT, Java, and Easytrieve is a plus.
Experience with web services, REST APIs and Open API development, as well as SOA concepts, is a plus.
Experience with Mainframe tools such as File/Aid, Strobe, Xpediter, JHS, Control/M is a must.
Experience with Mainframe CICD such as Rational Suite or ISPW is a must.
Advanced experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
Ability to effectively communicate across third parties, technical, and business product managers on solution design
Ability to think abstractly and deal with ambiguous/under-defined problems
Ability to enable business capabilities through innovation
Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and takes pride in how fast they develop working software
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience, is preferred
Experience with Account Receivable system is preferred.
Additional Details:
Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home)
Work From Home Requirements:
Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed
Must have a private & quiet area to work at home
American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.