Senior TPF Engineer

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American Express Technology is looking for a Senior Engineer II to join the Risk Decision Technologies (RDT) team supporting Authorization Modernization Program (AMP), specifically on the Credit Authorization platform.

This is a dynamic and innovative development team. Our team builds multi-functional, rich global credit authorizations solutions, critical to the core of American Express' business. We use the Agile methodology for project delivery and operates in a fast-paced business environment. From integrating with American Express Network partners, such as international banks, to developing highly available solutions and serving internal and external customers there will always be new and unexpected challenges in this environment.

A successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplined, team responsible for delivering Authorizations capabilities. Excellent problem solving skills are a must as well experienced knowledge of TPF Assembler, TPF C/C++, TPFDF, TCP/IP Concepts, SOA Services, BDP, Build Tools for z/TPF, open source tools and MQ. Supporting a global business, you will be required to understand and deliver against a diverse set of business needs as well as providing your own feedback and inputs.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes requirements/ user stories to appropriately support design activities.
• Performs aspects of software development for assigned applications.
• Performs hands-on architecture, design, and development of systems.
• Functions as a contributing member of an Agile team and helps deliver consistent development practices.
• Typically spends 60% of time writing code and testing, and remainder of time collaborating with partners through ongoing product/platform releases.
• Designs and builds integration components and interfaces in collaboration with Architects and Infrastructure Engineers as vital.
• Participates in decisions about tools, methods and approaches.
• Performs unit and assembly testing of software components including the design, implementation, evaluation, and execution of unit and tests.
• Conducts code reviews and builds test automation.
• Debugs software components, identifies, fixes and verifies remediation of code defects.
• Performs ongoing refactoring of code and continuously improves product.
• Finds opportunities to adopt innovative technologies.
• Provides continuous support for ongoing application availability.
• Understands impact on disparate systems, business units and long-term impact of design decisions.
• Generates ideas to improve overall system design
• Focuses on delivering high quality code on time and to specifications.
• Focused on cost savings, dedication, high reliability, quality of user experience and architectural alignment of solutions.
• Provides Leadership, mentor, and coach junior team members.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 10-15 years TPF Applications Development / Assembler / C / C++ experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field (or has equivalent work experience).
• Hands-on knowledge and understanding of architecture, requirements analysis, applications systems design and integration, with a detailed understanding of applicable Programming methodologies.
• Has the ability to work with business partners and articulate concepts and design / implementation considerations.
• Strong TPF programming skills and in-depth knowledge of the operating principles.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with Card authorization, merchant technologies and digital capabilities a plus.
• Experience in multiple IT subject areas.
• Agile development experience.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 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 our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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 benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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