Software Engineer II

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.

Job Description:

As an API Developer at American Express, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable micro-services . You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our organisational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring JPA.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Implement and manage database solutions using SQL.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Utilize Git for version control and collaboration.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other tools.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an API Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Spring Boot and Spring JPA.
• Experience with GraphQL and RESTful API design principles.
• Solid understanding of SQL and database design.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as private or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Good to have Bigdata technologies understanding - Spark, HIVE, HADOOP

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.