Cybersecurity Engineer - Secure SDLC & Full-Stack

American Express; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to build and secure web applications and services across frontend and backend layers. You will contribute to Secure SDLC, write robust code, and implement security tooling while collaborating with product teams to deliver trusted software for customers and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes learning across React/Node.js/Java, Python, Go and related stacks, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable solutions and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Python/Go/Java/JavaScript.
• Experience with distributed systems, NoSQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Automation testing and documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops software applications and writes secure, clean, and efficient code.
• Completes code reviews and automated testing with guidance from peers.
• Supports and monitors software across test, integration, and production environments.
• Collaborates with teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Leverages AI tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

JavaScript

Object-oriented design

Distributed systems

Automated testing

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience

Job description

American Express Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to build and secure web applications and services across frontend and backend layers. You will contribute to Secure SDLC, write robust code, and implement security tooling while collaborating with product teams to deliver trusted software for customers and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes learning across React/Node.js/Java, Python, Go and related stacks, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable solutions and continuous