The 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.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer in Test specialising in Android automation to help elevate the quality of our American Express Travel native mobile applications. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about modern testing practices, automation frameworks, and coaching development teams to build quality into every stage of delivery.
You’ll act as a quality champion within the Android engineering community — partnering closely with engineers, product teams, and delivery leads to improve automated test coverage, advocate for best practices, and drive confidence in our mobile releases.
- Experience developing automated tests for native Android applications using Jetpack Compose testing frameworks
- Strong programming experience with Kotlin
- Solid understanding of Android application architecture and the Android development lifecycle
- Experience testing modern Android UI implementations built with Jetpack Compose
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles
- Experience collaborating closely with software engineers in Agile delivery teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to coach and influence engineering teams on quality best practices
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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. 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.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- 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.
