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Job Description

Mobile Engineer – Digital Payments (Amex Tech)

Salary Range: $85,000 – $150,000 annually + bonus + benefits
Location: Flexible (Hybrid, Onsite, or Virtual, based on business needs)

At American Express, innovation, integrity, and impact define who we are. With over 175 years of history, we continue to back our customers, colleagues, and communities. Join Team Amex and you’ll be empowered to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of shaping the future of global payments.

Why Join Amex Tech?

When you join Amex Tech, you’re stepping into a world of opportunity—where modern technology meets a people-first culture. From contributing to open-source initiatives to building industry-leading solutions, we’re on a mission to power seamless experiences for our customers and partners. You’ll collaborate with highly skilled teams, drive innovation, and play a direct role in transforming how people interact with their money.

Our Chief Technology Office (CTO) Organization sets the bar for technical standards, strategy, and talent across the enterprise. Within this group, our Digital Payments Engineering team focuses on building and evolving the next generation of interactive mobile experiences—from new payment vehicles to in-app user journeys.

What You’ll Do

As a Mobile Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building high-impact mobile and mobile web products. Working in an agile environment, you’ll:

• Design, develop, and test scalable and secure solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define requirements and technical direction.
• Develop applications and services using best-in-class tools and frameworks.
• Help set and maintain engineering standards and champion technical innovation.
• Contribute to all stages of agile delivery: story elaboration, design, development, testing, and automation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience (3+ years).
• Proven experience working in a product-focused tech environment.
• Expertise in Java 8, Vert.x, and Spring Framework.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and reactive programming.
• Familiarity with XML, JSON, web services, and data structures.
• Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Bonus points for:

• Exposure to mobile app development in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with React or other modern web frameworks.
• Knowledge of payments technologies and trends.
• Understanding of American Express platforms.

What You’ll Get

American Express supports your holistic well-being with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
• 6% company match on 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave (available to all parents)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Free financial coaching and mental health resources
• Access to on-site wellness centers (location-dependent)
• Amex Flex: hybrid and remote work arrangements based on role and team needs
• Ongoing career development, technical training, and leadership pathways

Explore our full list of benefits here → Colleague Benefits Site

Commitment to Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

American Express is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and those with arrest or conviction records in accordance with local laws (e.g., California Fair Chance Act).

Learn more about your rights: Know Your Rights Poster

Visa Sponsorship

Depending on the role and location, visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.

Join us and build what’s next—with the powerful backing of American Express.