mainframe EngineerAmerican Express

Job Description:
Mainframe Engineer
You lead the way. We've got your back.
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Find your place on #TeamAmex.
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible - and we're proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.
The Global Accounts Receivables team is a branch of the Enterprise Platforms Center of Excellence (COE). The team plays a key role in the development of New Card Products, Benefit Programs, Lending and Commerce initiatives that help grow revenue, deepen customer engagement and increase member value. Core to our purpose is reimagining the platform solution-delivery model to dramatically improve our strategic agility, speed to market, efficiency of delivery and clarity.
As a Mainframe Engineer, you will be part of a fast-paced, ambitious team responsible for delivering extraordinary Cardmember experiences across multiple channels, including Mainframe and APIs. You will be challenged with identifying innovative ideas and proof of concept to deliver against the existing and future needs of our customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Owns all technical aspects of software development for assigned applications; Performs hands-on architecture, design, and development of systems
Manages and mentors teams of junior and senior engineers through ongoing sprints
Functions as a senior member of an agile team and helps drive consistent development practices - tools and common components
Develops deep understanding of tie-ins with other systems and platforms within the supported domains
Works closely with product owners on blueprints and annual planning of feature sets that impact multiple platforms and products
Typically spends 30-50% of time writing code and testing, and remainder of time leading team and partners through ongoing product/platform release sprints
Finds opportunities to embrace innovative technologies
This "rebel with a cause" looks beyond the obvious for continuous improvement opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent work experience AN ADVANTAGE
Experience with Account Receivable system AN ADVANTAGE
10+ years of software development experience in Account Receivable Platform REQUIRED
Validated experience with Agile or other rapid application development methods
Validated experience leading teams of engineers
Validated experience with Mainframe - JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS, IMS DC/DB, Stored Procedures in the Mainframe environment REQUIRED
Experience with MQ, SYNCSORT, Java, and Easytrieve is a plus.
Experience with web services, REST APIs and Open API development, as well as SOA concepts, is AN ADVANTAGE
Experience with Mainframe tools such as File/Aid, Strobe, Xpediter, JHS, Control/M REQUIRED
Experience with Mainframe CICD such as Rational Suite or ISPW REQUIRED
Advanced experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
Ability to optimally communicate across third parties, technical, and business product managers on solution design
Ability to think abstractly and take care of ambiguous/under-defined problems
Ability to enable business capabilities through innovation
Proven willingness to learn new technologies and takes pride in how fast they develop working software
Additional Details:
Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines 1634 (when Return-to-Office initiatives are in place)
Work from Home Requirements:
Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed
Must have a private & quiet area to work at home
Must be amenable to work in Taguig once community quarantine measures are lifted
Workplace Flexibility: Full Time, Rotating Shift
American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives
Application Process
Once screened and invited by the Talent Acquisition team, expect at least 2-3 interviews (technical and behavioral interviews via Webex video call) to happen after.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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American Express

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time