Software Engineer I at American Express Company South Africa

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

124750.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, JavaScript, ReactJS, Vertx, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful Micro Services, In-Memory Computing, Elastic, Spark, PostgreSQL, YugaByte, Kafka, RESTful API’s, Agile, Software Development, Automated Testing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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. At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. How you make an impact in this role: As an Engineer in GMST you will be building core features and functions of card transaction systems on 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. GMST Engineers use Java Technologies to drive innovation while also finding opportunities for adopting new technologies. Qualifications: Computer Science, or equivalent degree, or industry experience. Minimum 2 years software development experience in a professional work environment working with Java and JavaScript technologies (ReactJS,Vertx, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful micro services, Ignite, In-Memory Computing, Elastic,Spark, PostgreSQL, YugaByte, Kafka,RESTful API’s, Apache Ignite is a plus). Hands-on work experience with application design, software development and automated testing Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases. Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and eloquent solutions. Ability to learn and investigate new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the box. Ability to debug basic software components and identify code defects for remediation. Experience working in Agile or other rapid application development methods. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Salary Range: $78,000.00 to $124,750.00 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. 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 6%25 Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site. 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. 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 - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.

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Responsibilities

As an Engineer in GMST, you will be building core features and functions of card transaction systems on a distributed platform deployed in the cloud. You will actively participate in agile teams, writing code and unit tests, and working with API specs and automation.