Senior Engineer - Java

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible - and we're proud to back each other every step of the way.

When you join Team Amex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. Here, you'll learn and grow as we champion your meaningful career journey with programs, benefits, and flexibility to back you personally and professionally. Every colleague shares in the company's success.

Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to our customers, communities, and each other every day. And, we'll do it with integrity and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they truly belong.

Join #TeamAmex and let's lead the way together.

Responsibilities:

If you're interested in a career crafting breakthrough software and making an impact on an audience of millions, look no further! Our Software Engineers not only understand how technology works, but how that technology intersects with the people who count on it every day. Innovation is at the core of how we build a more powerful, personal and fulfilling experience for our customers.

As a Software Engineer in GMST you will be crafting solutions that are scalable and can be delivered iteratively to enhance business value, building core features and functions of card transaction systems on our distributed platform deployed in the cloud. Actively participating in agile teams and the latest development practices, writing code and unit tests, working with API specs and automation. Providing technical leadership to engineers to aid in the development of engineers within the team. GMST Engineers use Java Technologies to drive innovation while also finding opportunities to adopt new technologies.

Are you looking to join a team of Engineers who not only write code and test but also innovate? If so, join our GMST team and work on the Merchant Platform!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant hands-on experience in application architecture / design, software development, and testing, preferably in an Agile environment within a professional environment.
• 12+ years of proven experience using Java, React, Spring, Spark, Kafka, Postgres, Ignite, Restful APIs, In-Memory Computing.
• Experience with all aspects of DevOps with ability to customize the pipeline based on product needs
• Strong engineering and professional leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, partner, and collaborate multi-functionally across many engineering teams.

As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us

an essential part of our customers' digital lives. Here, you can work alongside talented

engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and

you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems. Amex

offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you

to back the broader engineering community through open source. And because we

understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you

dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Find your place in technology

on #TeamAmex.

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.

If the role you are applying for is designated as hybrid or onsite, you will be required to demonstrate that you have completed your primary COVID-19 vaccination series (i.e., 2 doses for Moderna/Pfizer and 1 dose for J&J) in order to work in or visit any of our offices. This requirement is subject to legally required accommodations.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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.

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.

US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.