Senior Engineer - Java/Cloud

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As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers’ digital lives.  Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems.  American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source.  And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development.  Find your place in technology of #TeamAmex.

The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge scalable intelligent solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy highly scalable and fault tolerant services, applications and models that drive innovation and enhance efficiency in customer servicing space. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer with expertise in Java, Microservices architecture on cloud to join our team.

Responsibilities:
·       Provide thought leadership, engineering expertise and direction to the engineering teams; be versatile and be able to collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams and cross functional technology groups to drive continuous delivery.
·       Design and develop applications using Java, Vertx & Reactive framework and Python on Cloud ( preferably GCP)
·       Good knowledge and hands on experience in RDBMS and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Casandra
·       Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
·       Collaborate with software engineers to integrate OOTB services into existing servicing applications and ensure scalability and reliability.
·       Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
·       Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in  Java, Cloud, database, Python development and AI/ML
·       Participate in cross-functional team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and knowledge sharing activities to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
·       CI/CD Implementation: Implement and manage Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes A problem solver, open to learning. Should have experience in troubleshooting, optimizing, solutioning and keeping up with evolving technologies - as a leading member of the team.Qualifications & Skills:
·       Degree in Computer Science with 8+ years in experience
·       Experience in designing & developing API, services, ETL applications, Micro services-based architecture using frameworks like Spring Boot or Vertx
·       Experience in developing, hosting solutions on Google Cloud Platform- Google Cloud Storage , BigQuery and Vertex AI and leveraging GCP services for specific feature implementations
·       Hands-on experience with Kafka
·       Proficient in Programming Languages: Java, Vertx & Reactive framework and Python and others.
·       Big Data Platform Proficiency: Skilled in working with Big Data platforms and Big Data lakes.
·       Expertise in RESTful APIs: Understanding of RESTful principles and experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for microservices communication.
·       Cloud Knowledge: Proficient in cloud computing technologies.
·       Banking Data Knowledge: Familiarity with banking data structures and requirements.
·       Architecture design and modeling: should possess strong skills in designing and modeling complex systems and architectures.
·       Ability to create scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions that meet business requirements.
·       Docker and Kubernetes Proficiency: Proficient with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
·       Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends.
·       Leadership and communication: lead teams and collaborate with stakeholders, so strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
·       Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
·       Should have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 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 our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% 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.

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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.

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