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Sr Manager-Software Engineering

American Express
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $215,250/yr($123,000/yr$215,250/yr)

About the role

Sr Manager-Software Engineering-26002932

Description

 

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 this 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.

 

How will you make an impact in this role?

  • Oversees and mentors a team of Software Engineering colleagues, enabling a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity for all individual colleagues and teams. Provides direct leadership and coaching to teams, supporting training and development of best practices
  • Manages resource allocation, project timeline, and budget for Software Engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent for the team, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive unit, implementing strategies for talent retention and professional development
  • Leads the development, deployment, support, and monitoring of software across various environments
  • Collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define and implement technology roadmaps and strategies
  • Leads teams to innovate and automate processes, driving efficiency and scalability in production environments
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging metrics and feedback to enhance team performance and software quality
  • Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS degree or higher in computer science or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 8+ years of Salesforce Developer Experience
  • 8+ years of experience on an agile development team using a modern programming language (Apex/Java/C#/Scala/Python/Go)
  • Experience in leading discovery, definition and solutioning of complex requirements for a minimum of 6 cloud engagements
  • Multiple Salesforce implementations (8+ preferred)
  • Strong knowledge and prior experience in implementing Sales cloud, Service cloud and SFDX

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 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 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 
  • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
  • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benef

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