Senior Manager Software Engineering

Job Description

9th in Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines 2026

10th in Fortune Magazine’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies

4th in Great Place to Work's Best Company To Work For 2025

Top GBS Employers for the Philippines (2025) by the Everest Group

The Enterprise Technology Services organization partners with every part of the American Express business to power the company’s growth and innovation with trust and efficiency, and drive competitive differentiation with speed. We support the delivery and operations of technology, digital, and data capabilities, platforms, and services globally. Specifically, our team is responsible for the company’s technology engineering, architecture, and infrastructure, providing 24x7 support to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality experience for customers and colleagues. We also provide product management for core enterprise platforms, and lead technology risk and information security, enterprise data governance and platforms, digital product and design, and enterprise AI platforms on behalf of the company.

Responsibilities

• Owns all technical aspects of software development for assigned applications; Performs hands-on architecture, design, and development of systems
• Manages and mentors teams of junior and senior engineers through ongoing sprints
• Functions as a senior member of an agile team and helps drive consistent development practices – tools and common components
• Develops deep understanding of tie-ins with other systems and platforms within the supported domains
• Works closely with product owners on blueprints and annual planning of feature sets that impact multiple platforms and products
• Typically spends 30-50% of time writing code and testing, and remainder of time managing team and stakeholders through ongoing product/platform release sprints
• Identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies
• This “rebel with a cause” looks beyond the obvious for continuous improvement opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 - 15+ years of software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile or other rapid application development methods
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of engineers
• Demonstrated experience with Mainframe - JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS, IMS DC/DB, Stored Procedures in the Mainframe environment is a must.
• Experience with MQ, SYNCSORT, Java, and Easytrieve is a plus.
• Experience with web services, REST APIs and Open API development, as well as SOA concepts, is a plus.
• Experience with Mainframe tools such as File/Aid, Strobe, Xpediter, JHS, Control/M is a must.
• Experience with Mainframe CICD such as Rational Suite or ISPW is a must.
• Advanced experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
• Ability to effectively communicate across third parties, technical, and business product managers on solution design
• Ability to think abstractly and deal with ambiguous/under-defined problems
• Ability to enable business capabilities through innovation
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and takes pride in how fast they develop working software
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience, is preferred
• Experience with Account Receivable system is preferred.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home)
• Work From Home Requirements:
• Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed
• Must have a private & quiet area to work at home
• American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives
  
  

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

About Us

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.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities
  
  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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