Solutions Architect I

Enterprise Architecture is an organization at American Express, and it is a key enabler of the company’s technology strategy. The four pillars of Enterprise Architecture include:

1. Architecture as Code: this pillar owns and operates foundational technologies that are leveraged by engineering teams across the enterprise.

   
   

2. Architecture as Design: this pillar includes the solution and technical design for transformation programs and business critical projects which need architectural guidance and support.

   
   

3. Governance: this pillar is responsible for defining technical standards and developing innovative tools that automate controls to ensure compliance.

   
   

4. Colleague Enablement: this pillar is focused on colleague development, recognition, training, and enterprise outreach.

   
   

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

• Coordinates technology platform solutions with platform blueprints by working with stakeholders

  
  

• Develops cross-platform integration by evaluating and implementing integration strategies that enhance platform capabilities and efficiency

  
  

• Ensures the engineered environment meets business, application design, and infrastructure requirements by monitoring platform integration performance

  
  

• Implements hands-on solution architecture design work by engaging in design and code reviews to ensure alignment with business outcomes and enterprise standards, with guidance from peers and leaders

  
  

• Develops the platform's application programming interface strategy and implementation roadmap by working with business and data architects to incorporate their input into platform solutions

  
  

• Identifies technical solutions and business process improvements by analyzing business needs and technology strategic direction

  
  

• Co-creates with senior architects and product engineering teams to share architecture practices and ensure alignment to architectural strategy

  
  

• Develops and maintains documentation for solution architecture designs and decisions to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuity within the team

  
  

• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

  
  

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred

  
  

• Have passed (or pass within 6 months) a Senior Engineer level DT Technical Assessment in at least one technology discipline relevant to the assigned Technology Platform(s)

  
  

• Knowledge of relevant supporting architecture domains required to align and deliver solutions (business, information, application, technical, etc.)

  
  

• Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture design principles, execution patterns, and performance optimization techniques

  
  

• Knowledge of current industry best practices regarding solution delivery disciplines

  
  

Work Experience

• 1 to 3 years of Hands-on programming experience relevant to the assigned technology platform in a professional environment, and/or comparable experience

  
  

• Experience in application solution architecture design and end-to-end software development of complex distributed (multi-tiered) systems

  
  

• Experience in multiple technology disciplines with a deep Knowledge of architectural concepts (business, data, technical, and solution) and a proven track record of implementation

  
  

• Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL and relational databases

  
  

• Experience in using systems analysis and design methodology applicable to an Agile product environment

  
  

• Experience in relevant software development life cycle methodologies, practices, and compliance policies/procedures

  
  

• Experience in solution architecture, complex application systems design, and platform integration via modern approaches (i.e., RESTful application programming interfaces)

  
  

• Proficient in usage of solution architecture diagramming tools like draw.io, ArchiMate, mermaid, gliffy etc.

  
  

• Experience in relevant software development life cycle methodologies, practices, and compliance policies/procedures

  
  

• Experience in solution architecture, complex application systems design, and platform integration via modern approaches (i.e., RESTful application programming interfaces)

  
  

• Experience in leveraging AI/ML/Gen-AI based components in architectural solutions, with hands-on experience to conduct POCs

  
  

• Ability to perform system design reviews to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and alignment to strategic platform roadmaps

  
  

• Channel-specific solution architecture skills as required by the assigned platform, such as web, mobile, voice or interactive media

  
  

• Advanced skills with Open-Source components, frameworks and complex systems integration