About the role

Role Overview

American Express is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to help build a next-generation expense management platform for Small and Medium-sized (SMS) businesses and corporate customers. The role focuses on creating intuitive, scalable, high-performing digital experiences with user-centric product engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to shape requirements and user experiences.
Build scalable, responsive, accessible frontend architectures and component libraries.
Develop data-driven UI, including dashboards and dynamic forms using JSON-schema (or similar approaches).
Partner with backend engineers to integrate APIs and deliver end-to-end functionality.
Mentor engineers and help build a collaborative culture across teams.
Integrate analytics, instrumentation, and observability into frontend applications.
Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability across browsers and devices.
Participate in architecture discussions, RFCs, and proof-of-concept work.
Establish/maintain coding standards, testing practices, and design conventions.
Plan, estimate, and deliver while proactively identifying risks and resolving blockers.
Communicate progress and incorporate stakeholder feedback into iterative improvements.

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on frontend development.
Experience working closely with product management and UX/design teams.
Strong design sensibilities and a drive to build pixel-perfect UI.
Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Expert proficiency in React and TypeScript.

Preferred/Relevant Experience (from tech stack)

Next.js (App Router, RSC) and React 19
React Native (Expo) for mobile development
Turborepo monorepos
TanStack Query (React Query), Zustand, tRPC
Tailwind CSS, class-variance-authority, internal component library
Framer Motion and react-reanimated
Datadog RUM/APM, Amplitude, FullStory
Vitest testing; familiarity with component/visual/e2e testing
GitHub Actions for CI/CD

Location / Work Authorization

Located in Washington, United States.
Requires employment eligibility to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

About American Express

American Express is a global financial services company providing payment products, membership services, and business-focused solutions. Its Global Commercial Services organization supports business customers with tools such as payment and cashflow solutions, working capital, and supply chain financing.

Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Global Commercial Services Technology

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