The Engineering Director, Cloud APIs at American Express will play a pivotal role in driving the development and delivery of cutting-edge cloud solutions and services. This role will lead a team of engineers responsible for designing and implementing developer interfaces (API, UI, CLI) for multiple public cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in cloud technologies, a strategic mindset, and exceptional leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Roadmap Development. Drive the roadmap, design, and delivery of a highly scalable, enterprise-ready orchestration engine to enable various developer journeys for cloud services.
- Interface Development. Develop multiple developer interfaces (API, UI, CLI) to provision and operate cloud services in a secure and automated way.
- Thought Leadership. Provide thought leadership for advancing developer experience and automation on Amex’s cloud platforms, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Collaboration. Partner with Cloud product teams, broader Enterprise Cloud teams, CTO, and other key stakeholders to implement multi-cloud API capabilities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Visionary Leadership. Define and translate vision into actionable plans, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving business goals.
- Talent Development. Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of top-tier engineering talent to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Technology Monitoring. Stay updated on emerging technologies and manage relationships with technology vendors to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
- Experience. 8+ years of experience in leading application and/or platform design and implementation for highly available and scalable enterprise-grade applications.
- API Design. 5+ years of experience in API design and development following REST, gRPC protocols.
- Technology Proficiency. Must have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Openshift, Infra as code frameworks, API Gateways, CNCF technologies, CI/CD tools, Cloud Native application architectures, and various public cloud services like AWS, GCP, Azure.
- Certifications. Professional Certifications in Public Cloud and/or CNCF related technologies preferred.
- Programming Skills. Proficiency in major programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, .Net (C#).
- Agile Principles. Strong understanding of modern software development practices, Agile principles, and methodologies.
- Communication. Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills; ability to convey important messages in a clear and compelling manner.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
- Support for financial well-being and retirement planning.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements.
- Generous paid parental leave policies.
- Access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors.
- Free and confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program.
- Career development and training opportunities to support professional growth and advancement.
Application Process. To apply for the Engineering Director - Cloud APIs position at American Express, please click on the Apply button and follow the instructions provided.