BURGESS HILL, WEST SUSSEX, United KingdomJob Function: Engineering & ArchitectureSchedule: Full timeShift: DayWorkplace: HybridCareer Area: TechnologyCompany: American ExpressDescriptionThe 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. American Express is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, evolution, and adoption of enterprise platform capabilities that enable engineering teams to build, deploy, secure, and operate software at scale. This is a highly influential technical leadership role focused on creating world-class developer platforms, driving engineering excellence, and shaping the future of software delivery across the enterprise. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will partner with engineering leaders, architects, product managers, and infrastructure teams to define the technical strategy for platform engineering while mentoring engineers and driving adoption of modern engineering practices. ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the technical vision and roadmap for enterprise platform engineering capabilities. Lead architecture and implementation of developer platforms, CI/CD systems, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native services. Drive platform standardization, reusable engineering patterns, and self-service capabilities that improve developer productivity. Establish engineering best practices around software architecture, reliability, observability, security, and operational excellence. Lead cross-organizational technical initiatives involving multiple business units and engineering organizations. Mentor Senior Engineers while fostering technical excellence across engineering communities. Partner with Product, Security, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure platform capabilities align with business and regulatory requirements. Champion automation across the software development lifecycle, reducing manual effort and improving engineering velocity. Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, Infrastructure as Code, container platforms, and modern deployment strategies. Technical SkillsLanguagesJava, Go, Python, Kotlin, TypeScript, Cloud & InfrastructureAWS (preferred), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform (Must have), Helm, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD toolsObservabilityOpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, DatadogArchitectureDistributed systems, Event-driven architecture, REST and gRPC APIs, Domain-driven design, Platform APIsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred or equivalent practical experience).12+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant experience designing distributed systems. Proven experience leading large-scale platform engineering or infrastructure engineering initiatives. Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or Kotlin. Expertise with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Experience building CI/CD platforms and software delivery pipelines. Experience implementing observability using metrics, logging, tracing, and monitoring platforms. QualificationsExperience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).Experience implementing platform engineering practices aligned with DevSecOps. Contributions to open-source projects or engineering communities. Experience working within highly regulated industries such as financial services. About the TeamAt 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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Staff Software Development Engineer in Brighton employer: American Express
American Express is an exceptional employer located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology, team members are empowered to develop their skills in AI and engineering while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of commerce. The inclusive work culture values every voice, ensuring that your contributions have a real impact on both customers and the community.
