Job Overview

Job Title: Engineering Leader

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About American Express

At American Express, we believe that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in remarkable ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global, diverse community that’s committed to supporting one another, our customers, and the communities we serve.

You’ll grow, contribute meaningfully, and be recognized for your leadership and impact—all while experiencing an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. Together, we deliver the world’s best customer experience with integrity and passion.

Role Overview

As part of our dynamic and diverse technology team, you’ll play a hands-on leadership role in architecting, building, and scaling enterprise-level applications. You will work closely with talented engineers in an inclusive and collaborative environment, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. This position combines strong technical expertise with people leadership and a focus on delivering solutions that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Engineering Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on engineer in developing complex, large-scale enterprise applications.

• Design and develop prototypes; contribute to architectural decisions and coding tasks.

• Collaborate with internal teams, technical product managers, and customers to enhance platform functionality.

• Own and drive engineering practices such as code reviews, build/release pipelines, and retrospectives.

• Support automation for scalable deployments in test and production environments.

• Apply industry standards and best practices to identify and resolve complex problems.

• Partner with leadership to implement solutions that enhance software maturity and effectiveness.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead a scrum team comprising full-time colleagues and contractors.

• Exercise servant leadership by promoting team empowerment and accountability.

• Drive technical maturity and improvements within the team.

• Mentor team members to identify strengths and growth areas, nurturing professional development.

• Foster a culture of continuous engineering improvement through feedback, metrics, and coaching.

• Collaborate with Engineering Directors to recruit and retain top engineering talent.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years of technical leadership.

• Proven success in designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade solutions.

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Java/J2EE, RESTful APIs, Microservices

  • Business Process Management Tools (e.g., Pega, JBPM, Camunda)

  • Case Management processes, Business Rules, ACE workflow, OneData

• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

Benefits & Perks

We prioritize holistic well-being across all stages of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary with bonus incentives

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits)

• Retirement and financial well-being support

• Generous paid parental leave (based on location)

• Hybrid/onsite/virtual work flexibility (role-dependent)

• Wellness programs including on-site centers, Healthy Minds counseling, and more

• Global career development, training programs, and internal mobility opportunities

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any protected status. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace and to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.

Note:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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