Software Engineer III - Java - Enterprise...

At Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) we build services which enhance customer experience and provide digital experiences. ETS focuses on building services while providing members benefits with it digital with technology is at its center. As a software engineer on our team, you will be responsible for building and optimizing scalable backend systems using Java 21, Spring Boot, and other enterprise frameworks to contribute to various capabilities in ETS. You will also work closely with other engineers and product teams to implement state-of-the-art solutions for Enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of engineers to design, build, test and deploy.

• Actively participate in the various internal engineering forums to learn from others as well as educate others.

• Familiar with Agile development methodologies - proactively provides updates on work, raise issues, collaborate with other engineers as needed., We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

• Desirable to have cloud experience and Microservice architecture.

• Desirable to have experience with performance and monitoring tools e.g. Splunk, and Dynatrace.

• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), GitHub Actions, processes for services.

• Aptitude for learning and applying new technologies and translate them into working software.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills.

• Communicates effectively with Technical, Operational, and Product colleagues.

• Must be proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and results driven.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java 17/21, Spring, Vert.x related frameworks.

• Familiarity with data structures, multi-threading, data caching and processing with technologies like JSON.

• Ability to understand performance issues with applications and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with RDBMS and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.

• Ability to adapt to new Technical Stack and be hands on for coding and reviewing peer's code.

Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues. *The Technology organization enables and accelerates the company's growth strategies, delivering global capabilities and services in support of Amex's customers and colleagues, while maintaining 24/7 servicing and availability to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality customer experience. Technology provides the foundation for everything we do in the company while driving differentiation through building and leveraging innovative technology and data insights. The U.S. Consumer Services and Membership Digital Experiences Technology team (USCDT) brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), marketing and advertising technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and dining technology. It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments., At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values (https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/) 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