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.
At American Express our Global Network relies increasingly on the deep expertise and experience of a core team of subject matter experts in payments technology who are passionate about Payment Tokenisation, 3D Secure and similar emerging digital payment products and standards.
Our Solutions Architects have both deep technical and strategic business knowledge. But they’re of one mind about using their experience, expertise and vision to drive better business outcomes
We value deep and broad knowledge of this domain in which we excel, provide solutions and consultancy to our product teams, and be great collaborators and communicators.
Our Team
We are a small team of solution architects based in the UK embedded within our wider Global Network Technology team. We enjoy dynamic and interesting daily work and we have an excellent work/life balance, and flexible working practices.
The Challenge
Within Amex you’ll work closely with a variety of Network Product and Technology teams using your skills in the domain of payment products applied to define solutions and be a key contributor to American Express Payment Products.
About you?
Coming from a technical background with business knowledge and context from your experience in the card payments industry you’ll be ready to succeed and apply your expertise. Your ability to combine your knowledge and passion with written communication will be highly valued.
While the role does not currently involve any software development, relevant past experience as a software developer would be a valuable asset in support of the in-depth understanding of how applications are designed and developed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Past Experience:
- Experience and technical expertise in:
- Solution architecture and design of complex distributed systems
- RESTful APIs
- Architecting cloud-based systems
- Evaluating new technologies
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Working in agile teams, preferably some exposure to SAFe.
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Desirable:
- Knowledge of 3D Secure/Safekey
- Knowledge of Payment Tokenisation
Past experience as a software developer would be a valuable asset.
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Academic:
Bachelors or Master’s degree in computer science or similar subject
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain 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.
