How will you make an impact in this role?
We are looking for a Server‑side Engineer to work on Mobile application Service Layer (Backend for Frontend) that will be used by American Express cardholders around the world. We want someone with strong technical skills and creativity. Should enjoy solving tough problems and working with modern technologies. You should not be shy about sharing your ideas and be obsessive about user experience and beautiful code. You will be part of the Travel Mobile App Engineering team whose mandate is to develop travel products and platforms for American Express customers. Mobile Engineering’s aim is to build interactive experiences at all touch points of a consumer's journey whether before, at, or after the time of purchase.
You will be working in a large team of engineers, product people, designers, and QA to build the “Backend for Frontend” API layer consumed by American Express travel mobile app.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
* Ability to write high quality code to develop server‑side application layer in latest version of Kotlin and Spring
* Demonstrate strong fundamentals with functional programming having strong concepts notably around JSON, Jackson, Coroutines and Streams
* Function as member of an agile team by contributing to software builds through consistent development practices (tools, common components, and documentation)
* Participate in code reviews and automated testing
* Debug basic software components and identify code defects for remediation
* Enable the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environments
* Automate deployments in test or production environments using CI/CD tools
Leadership
* Demonstrate increased self‑reliance to achieve team goals
* Influence team members with creative changes and improvements by challenging status quo and demonstrating risk taking
Minimum Qualifications
* 4+ years of experience in server side programming, testing, and application design using latest version of Kotlin or previous experience with Java 17 and above
* Experienced working as part of an agile engineering team and contributing to regular agile ceremonies.
* Knowledge of cloud and CI/CD technologies, and how to get code into production quickly and reliably.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experienced with American Express oneApp framework
* Additionally, experienced with Full stack engineering, preferably in developing APIs using Java and Springboot framework.
Non-considerations For Sponsorship
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Benefits
* 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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