Software Engineer II - Enterprise Architecture

AMEX; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking a skilled Developer specializing in APIs to create innovative frameworks. Responsibilities include developing REST and gRPC solutions and collaborating with technology teams for strategic alignment. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Computer Science and have extensive experience with scalable systems and cloud-native technologies. This hybrid role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven years of engineering experience, focusing on high volume and scalable systems.
• Understanding of networking principles such as DNS, TCP, TLS, HTTP.
• Experience developing architecture conforming to privacy and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop new API frameworks in REST and gRPC.
• Build API solutions using Istio and Envoy.
• Help pivot toward serverless architectures.
• Build platforms for quick B2B and A2A service deployment.
• Collaborate with peers for strategic alignment.

Skills

Linux

Python

JavaScript

REST

Open API

Kubernetes

Istio

Envoy

gRPC

Cloud Native technologies

Education

University or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Istio

Envoy

Job description

Job Description

Work Location Options:

Hybrid

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well‑being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise Architecture is an organization within the Chief Technology Office at American Express and it is a key enabler of the company’s technology strategy. The four pillars of Enterprise Architecture include:

• Architecture as Code: this pillar owns and operates foundational technologies that are leveraged by engineering teams across the enterprise.
• Architecture as Design: this pillar includes the solution and technical design for transformation programs and business critical projects which need architectural guidance and support.
• Governance: this pillar is responsible for defining technical standards, and developing innovative tools that automate controls to ensure compliance.
• Colleague Enablement: this pillar is focused on colleague development, recognition, training, and enterprise outreach.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Develop new API frameworks in technologies such as REST and gRPC
• Build API solutions using rapidly evolving technologies such as Istio and Envoy
• Help pivot toward serverless, FaaS based architectures
• Build platforms to help teams across the company quickly deploy B2B and A2A services
• Evangelize the API engineering transformation at an accelerated pace
• Collaborate with technology peers and leaders to gain strategic alignment
• Foster innovation and experimentation
• Develop new API frameworks, which empower our developer base, and allow us to increase of development velocity

Minimum Qualifications

• University or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• Proven years of engineering experience, with emphasis on building high volume, highly scalable systems
• Experience with the following technologies: Linux, Python, JavaScript, REST, Open API, Kubernetes, Istio, Envoy, gRPC, and other Cloud Native technologies
• A firm understanding of networking principles: DNS, TCP, TLS, HTTP
• Experience developing architecture and E2E solutions that conform to requirements for privacy, security and compliance
• The ability to look at code and derive time and space complexity
• Deep experience with multiple open‑source solutions
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly and teach them to others

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial‑well‑being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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