Director, Software Engineering – Finance Planning Technology
The Director, Software Engineering is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and modernization of Finance Planning Technology solutions that enable enterprise planning, forecasting, investment optimization, and decision-support capabilities. This role oversees the development and evolution of scalable, secure, and resilient platforms that support Finance business processes while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, risk, compliance, and operational standards.
The Director will play a key role in executing the Finance technology modernization agenda by driving platform transformation, improving engineering practices, and leveraging modern technologies to enhance business agility, operational efficiency, and user experience. Working in close partnership with Product Management, Finance stakeholders, Architecture, Infrastructure, and peer engineering teams, this leader will translate strategic business priorities into technology roadmaps and high-quality engineering outcomes.
Key priorities include advancing platform modernization, fostering engineering excellence, accelerating adoption of AI-enabled development capabilities, and building innovative solutions that improve planning effectiveness and support enterprise growth. The role will also champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, operational resilience, and technical excellence while developing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
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.
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
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
