Software Engineer III

Job Description

American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared 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.

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-premises 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.