Senior Software Engineer I
Summary
Senior engineer at American Express leading end-to-end development of software supporting Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM financial applications — hands-on coding, integrations via REST, batch files, SQL/PLSQL and OIC, plus GCP-based services, while mentoring junior engineers in an Agile team.
Sr Software Engineer I leads the end-to-end development of software applications, ensures adherence to best practices, mentors and coaches junior engineers, and collaborates with teams to optimize performance and integration.
Contributes to design, development, troubleshooting, debugging, evaluating, modifying, deploying and documenting software and systems that meet the needs of Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM applications
Responsible for all technical aspects of software development for assigned applications - performs hands-on coding, technical design and development of systems
Function as member of an Agile team by contributing to software builds through consistent development practices
Mentors junior Software Engineers and cross-functional team of colleagues, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
Provides guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development within the team
Directs the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems
Oversees a variety of tasks, platforms, and technologies to expand new and existing software to meet changing requirements
Writes automated unit tests to ensure correctness and stability
Provides technical guidance to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
Monitors software performance and implements improvements to optimize functionality
Analyses technical challenges and provides innovative solutions to enhance software quality and efficiency
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions
Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL, and relational databases