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At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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. How will you make an impact in this role? Function Description: American Express is embarking on an exciting transformation driven by an energetic new team of high performers. This group is nimble and creative with the power to shape our technology and product roadmap. If you have the talent and desire to deliver innovative digital and servicing products at a rapid pace, serving our customers seamlessly across physical, digital, mobile, and social media, join our transformation team! You will be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team responsible for delivering projects platform supporting our global customer base. Our Engineers that join our Technologies team will be assigned to one of several exciting teams that are responsible for development and management of business critical platforms. You will be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team responsible for delivering projects platform supporting our global customer base. You will be challenged with identifying innovative ideas and proof of concept to deliver against the existing and future needs of our customers. Our Software Engineers not only understand how technology works, but how that technology intersects with the people who count on it every day. Today, innovative ideas, insight and new perspectives are at the core of how we create a more powerful, personal and fulfilling experience for all our customers. Responsibilities: Perform hands-on software development, writing code, API specs, doing proof of concepts, conducting code reviews and testing in ongoing sprints. Drive consistent development practices - tools and common components. Develop deep understanding of tie-ins with other systems and platforms within the supported domains. Work with technical product managers contributing to blueprints, and assisting with annual planning of feature sets. Effectively communicate and collaborate with to internal and external teams. Functional Skills Strong analytical & strategic thinking skills Ability to interpret technical /business objectives and challenges Porting/Software Configuration Agile Methodologies Software development/ testing Preferred: Product Engineering Knowledge Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to application development, good programming skills in languages such as Python. Exposure to Generative AI Applications using Python and leading industry tools and frameworks. Exposure to Data engineering basics and data analytics Good understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache) and familiarity with Unix/Linux Good understanding of data structures, algorithms and design patterns Great written communication and documentation abilities Looks proactively beyond the obvious for continuous improvement opportunities. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels across functions, from both technical and non-technical perspectives alike. 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: Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities 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. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
