Senior React TypeScript Front-End Engineer for Digital Banking Innovation - Remote

Join the Ranks of Visionary Engineers at American Express

At American Express, we're driven by a singular purpose: to power the world’s best customer experience. As a Senior React TypeScript Front-End Engineer in our Digital Banking division, you'll be at the forefront of crafting cutting-edge technology that enables the creation of innovative financial products and services. Our remote work setup offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, while being part of a global and diverse community of colleagues who are passionate about using technology to make a difference.

About American Express

American Express is a global financial services company known for its commitment to its customers, colleagues, and the communities it serves. With a rich history and a strong presence in the financial services industry, we're dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Our engineers are the backbone of our technological advancements, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.

The Role: Senior React TypeScript Front-End Engineer

As a Senior React TypeScript Front-End Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing our digital banking platform, enabling teams to create products at scale, and delivering compelling customer experiences. You'll be responsible for architecting, coding, and shipping software that makes us an essential part of our customers' digital lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features using React.js, ensuring high-quality code that meets our standards for performance, accessibility, and user experience.
• Advocate for the user experience, championing best practices in performance, accessibility, and UX.
• Design and build reusable cross-platform components and front-end libraries that can be used across our digital banking platform.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code, working closely with designers and product managers to ensure seamless execution.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a wide range of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Take ownership of the architecture and design of our front-end solutions, ensuring they meet our technical and business requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and experience to help them grow professionally.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, and CSS, with a deep understanding of React.js and its core principles.
• Experience with CSS3, including the latest features and best practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility and web standards, including ADA compliance and WCAG guidelines.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive web design, ensuring a seamless user experience across different devices and screen sizes.
• Familiarity with design language systems and similar concepts.
• Understanding of modern front-end build pipelines and tools, such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, and yarn.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Experience with benchmarking and optimization, ensuring high-performance front-end solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:

• Experience with other front-end frameworks and libraries, such as Angular or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of back-end technologies, such as Node.js, and experience with full-stack development.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with testing frameworks and libraries, such as Jest or Cypress.

What We Offer

At American Express, we're committed to supporting the well-being and success of our colleagues. Here's what you can expect:

• A competitive salary range of $110,000 to $190,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• A 6% company match on your retirement savings plan.
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, onsite, or virtual setups, depending on the role and business needs.
• 20+ weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender.
• Access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors.
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
• Career development and training opportunities to help you grow professionally.

Our Culture

At American Express, we're proud of our culture and the values that drive us. We're committed to:

• Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Encouraging innovation and experimentation, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
• Recognizing and rewarding our colleagues for their contributions, leadership, and impact.
• Supporting the well-being and success of our colleagues, both personally and professionally.

Why Join Us?

If you're passionate about using technology to drive innovation and make a difference, we want to hear from you. As a Senior React TypeScript Front-End Engineer at American Express, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and grow professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

So why wait? Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role that will challenge you, inspire you, and give you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Submit Your Application

Seize this opportunity to join our team of visionary engineers and make a significant impact. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.