Join the Team: Senior Front End Engineer – Web Engineering
Are you a seasoned front-end engineer with a passion for creating seamless digital experiences? Do you have a knack for architecting and developing web components that delight millions of customers? Look no further! We're on the hunt for a talented Senior Front End Engineer to join our Web Engineering team at American Express.
About American Express
At American Express, we're dedicated to providing the world's best customer experience every day. Our company values of integrity, respect, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a global leader in the financial services industry, we're committed to backing our customers, communities, and each other. Our diverse tech team is at the forefront of innovation, working with the latest technologies to create software that makes us an essential part of our customers' digital lives.
Job Overview
As a Senior Front End Engineer on our Web Engineering team, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining web components that power our digital experiences. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, and inclusive environment where your voice is valued. Your expertise in React, JavaScript, and web accessibility will help us drive innovation and delivery in digital channels, ensuring that our customers have a seamless and fulfilling experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on architecture, design, and development of systems, identifying opportunities for adopting new technologies
- Collaborate with Staff Engineers to define solution requirements and technical implementation approaches
- Drive high-level and detailed technical designs, conducting design reviews as needed
- Actively participate in team and company-wide architecture and engineering discussions and forums
- Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software for use in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related environments
- Lead SCM, functional testing, and CI/CD tool integration, ensuring the health and quality of the code across the portfolio
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and practices in Node.js, npm, front-end frameworks, and web accessibility
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with React, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML5, CSS3
- 3+ years of experience with REACT/Redux (preferred)
- 3+ years of expertise with bundlers (Webpack, Rollup) and package managers (npm, Yarn)
- 3+ years of experience with integrating RESTful APIs and JSON, Web Service technologies, and fundamentals
- 2+ years of experience with performance tuning of Single-Page Applications (SPAs)
- Optimize code for performance to ensure faster loading times and smooth user experiences
- Experience in debugging, tracing, and fixing end-to-end issues
- Knowledge of SEO principles and web accessibility guidelines (WAI-ARIA, WCAG)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GraphQL
- Expertise with testing frameworks and tools
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
What We Offer
At American Express, we're committed to supporting our colleagues' holistic well-being. Our benefits and programs prioritize physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect:
- Competitive base salaries ($110,000 - $190,000 annually) + 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 benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
Why Join Us?
At American Express, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and teamwork. As a Senior Front End Engineer on our Web Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work with talented engineers on cutting-edge projects
- Contribute to the development of innovative digital experiences
- Grow professionally and personally with our comprehensive benefits and training programs
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive community that values your unique perspective
How to Apply
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team of talented engineers, apply today! We can't wait to hear from you and explore how you can contribute to our mission of providing the world's best customer experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer: American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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