Software Development Engineer II

American Express Global Business Travel
Manchester, United Kingdom
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
CSS
Software as a Service
Code Review
Data Structures
Software Debugging
Software Design Patterns
Spring
Node.js
Object-Oriented Software Development
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Engineering
Web Applications
React
Kotlin
Information Technology
Web Technologies
Front End Software Development

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

We're looking for a highly motivated and fast learner to be part of our growing team of technologists. As a SDE II, you'll write software alongside a team of engineers on projects that matter to our customers and business travelers. This team values "fail fast" learners and technology enthusiasts who find fun in learning. Your design and code will directly contribute to solving technical challenges at Amex GBT.

What You'll Do

Design and implement next-generation highly scalable, and reliable SaaS applications

Translate functional specifications into logical, component-based technical designs

Own delivery of application features end-to-end

Innovate and implement new ideas to solve complex software problems

Participate in code reviews

Work closely with geographically distributed team members

Mentor, support and develop junior engineers

Requirements

Do you have experience in Spring Framework?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or equivalent

2+ years of experience in software development

Core Skills and Knowledge Areas

Front-end web technologies (JavaScript, Node, or React) and frameworks, CSS

Enterprise web applications (Java, Kotlin, or Spring)

AI Technologies (Spring AI, A2A, MCP)

Object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms

SDLC and agile methodologies, and agile tools and programming practices

CI-CD principles and technologies

Sharp debugging skills with passion for finding bugs and fixing them

Beneficial If You Have

AWS services (developing and deploying AWS cloud-based platforms)

Insight about server-side design patterns

Passionate about collaboration and incorporating feedback from partners

Benefits & conditions

The #TeamGBT Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family .

Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

And much more!

A ll applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

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