Really lovely and genuine company, but slow paced - Software Engineer American Express Employee Review

4.0
22 Jul 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Relaxed atmosphere - Company genuinely cares about its colleagues and Cardmembers - Great company for people with families - You can stay in the company 20 years and do 10 very different jobs - there's lots of variety between roles - Company genuinely cares about inclusion and diversity - feels like a very safe place to work. Inclusion and diversity policies do not feel tokenistic unlike a lot of other companies. - CEO leads the company with vision and compassion, especially through Covid 19 - the company didn't make a single colleague redundant in 2020 through the crisis - Some very capable engineers here who are also very willing to help you grow - even engineers in other teams will always make the time for you if you need technical expertise, mentorship or a general chat - 9-5 is standard for engineers unless you're at director level

Cons

- Tech salary isn't that competitive compared to other London based financial services companies - Departments are often siloed and change can be fairly slow paced - if you want a fast moving and agile tech company, Amex is probably not for you

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
26 Nov 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have fantastic pay for the position you're in, and they teach you interesting and engaging utility of modern technology mixed with legacy fundamentals. I've learned quite a bit while AmEx while getting paid more than fairly - I'd recommend a stretch here to whomever may be reading this!

Cons

The Company is huge, and at times it may take more than a little time to get recognized for your abilities and the growth you've had. There's a reason there is a "only way up is out" reputation exists for some enterprise companies...

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