Senior Engineering Manager - Big Data Innovation Leader

Join American Express as a Senior Engineering Manager - Big Data and lead the way in shaping the future of our global Big Data Platforms and Capabilities. As a key transformative contributor in Big Data SRE, you will serve as a technical leader, driving innovation, and excellence in our engineering teams. This is a unique opportunity to work remotely and be part of a diverse and inclusive community of colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager with a strong background in Big Data technologies, including Linux Systems, Real-time Technologies (Elastic Search, Redis, Kafka, Spark streaming), and GCP stack (BigQuery, BigTable, Dataproc, Spanner dB, Composer). You will lead a scrum team of engineers, working closely with global engineering teams and ops teams to build processes and tools that enable monitoring, diagnosing, and debugging of platform services and hosted applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of highly technical engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's success.
• Collaborate with engineering directors and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans for Big Data platforms and capabilities.
• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale Big Data systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Drive innovation and excellence in Big Data engineering, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, product, engineering, and solutions.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Linux Systems and 8+ years of experience in Architecture/Engineering of Big Data technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in leading highly technical engineering teams and managing large-scale systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical and business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range: $110,000 - $190,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
• Flexible working model, with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced engineering leader looking to make a significant impact, please submit your application today. We can't wait to hear from you!