American Express
Software Engineer - Frontend Developer
American ExpressUnited Kingdom17 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology, Engineering

How will you make an impact in this role?

  • Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future overdues with accounts that have a high exposure.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive web applications using React.
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver end-to-end features.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a focus on performance and usability.
  • Integrate frontend applications with APIs and backend services (Node.js familiarity required).
  • Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical discussions.
  • Ensure applications are accessible, secure, and performant across browsers and devices.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering practices, tools, and processes.


Minimum Qualifications

  • 3–4 years of professional experience in frontend development.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and React (including hooks, state management, and modern patterns).
  • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
  • Familiarity with Node.js (basic backend integration, API development, or server-side rendering).
  • Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical discussions.
  • Experience with build tools and package managers (Webpack, Vite, npm/yarn).
  • Understanding of Git and collaborative development workflows
  • Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Engineering


Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.


Company Benefits

  • Amex Flex (Hybrid Work Model) – providing greater flexibility to colleagues
  • Flexible Benefit Plan – Health, Life & Accident Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Parental Leave & Nursing Mothers Rooms
  • Backup and In-home Child and Elder Care
  • 24/7 Mental Health Counselling
  • Wellness Centers & Health Living programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • 100% Global Pay Equity
  • Career, Training and Learning – American Express Leadership Program, LinkedIn Learning, American Express & Harvard Leadership Program
  • Exclusive Deals and Discounts


Interview Process

3 stage interview process including a live coding session

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