Senior Engineer - NodeJS, Backend, Platform - Lounge Services

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The U.S. Consumer Services and Enterprise Digital & Data Technology Team brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and automation, grounded in our data technology model that prioritizes data governance. It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments.

Lounge Services team is part of the Amex's Membership Services team. We make membership an indisputable competitive advantage by being part of the American Express Card Members digital's journey to find, access and experience lounges. We are committed to delivering innovative and scalable solutions that drive our business forward.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, solid understanding of distributed systems, and experience with cloud technologies. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that meet business needs.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring smooth operation under high load.
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to provide project updates, status reports, and technical recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Typescript,  Go.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design principles using NodeJS or a modern backend framework.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database technologies such as SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable backend solutions in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, multitask effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

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.

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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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