Jobs → Engineering → Backend Engineer

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join American Express. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience, preferably with Kotlin and Java, along with a solid understanding of enterprise-level application development. Key Responsibilities • Build and support complex workflows, particularly multi-step forms • Collaborate with team members on technical requirements • Maintain and improve existing backend systems Requirements • Strong experience with Kotlin (highly preferred) • Java experience is also acceptable, with the ability to work with Kotlin • Senior-level backend engineering experience • Strong ownership mentality and problem-solving skills • Excellent collaboration and communication skills • Experience working in medium-to-large enterprise organizations • Experience with mature engineering processes and enterprise-level development environments Preferred Background • Financial Services experience is a plus • Experience working in large enterprise organizations • Previous acquisition experience is highly desirable • Candidates with experience in mature engineering environments are preferred over those with exclusively startup backgrounds