Software Engineer III

At American Express, we believe the right backing empowers people and businesses to achieve incredible progress. Our Marketing Technology team within US Consumer Digital Technology is building next-generation products that enhance targeting and eligibility capabilities for marketing campaigns. You’ll work with cutting-edge Big Data and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies, contributing to solutions that drive innovation at scale.

Join a high-energy, agile team with a creative mindset where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while growing your technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and engineers across US Consumer Digital Technology to advance digital technology adoption.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack solutions, including APIs, web platforms, coding systems, and user interfaces.
• Deliver iterative value as part of an Agile Scrum team.
• Validate and test new code to ensure high-quality, reliable releases.
• Implement monitoring tools to track system health and performance.
• Debug, optimize, and document software across customer-facing and internal applications.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and scaling solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and peer collaboration.
• Drive innovation by challenging the status quo and proposing creative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in:
  • JavaScript (React.js)
  • Java (Spring Boot)
  • Scala (Big Data)
  • Python, Hive, Unix shell scripting
• Knowledge of Big Data frameworks (Spark, Hive, SQL) and tools (Yellowbrick, shell scripting).
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, cloud/on-premise infrastructure.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, user stories, iterative delivery).
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

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.