Senior Software Engineer I

American Express is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I for a hybrid role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This position requires 8+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java, Rest APIs, and exposure to other JVM languages like Kotlin and Clojure. The role involves contributing to a diverse team, upholding company values, and offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salaries, bonuses, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities.

Must Have

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Strong knowledge in Java, Rest APIs
• Exposure to alternate JVM languages: Kotlin, Clojure
• Technical Skills: Python, Scala, Node.js, Golang, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Kotlin
• Database experience: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Postgres
• CI/CD experience: Jenkins, SonarQube
• Cloud services experience: Big Query, DataPro, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, Cloud Composer, AWS EMR
• Tools: Git, Gitflow, Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Trello, Scrum
• Frameworks: Quarkus, Ktor
• NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase, Couchbase
• Applied statistics skills: distributions, statistical testing, regression analysis

Good to Have

• Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), PostgreSQL, Redis
• Working experience using GitHub, Bitbucket, Rhode Code, and devZing Subversion
• Strong background in cloud platforms like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack Apache, and Google Cloud Platform

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave policies
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors
• Free and confidential counseling support through Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Work Location Options:

Hybrid

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You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

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.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience Push Payments Expertise 8+ years of software development experience with strong knowledge in Java, Rest APIs, and exposure to alternate JVM languages: Kotlin, Clojure Technical Skills: Python, Scala, Node.js, Golang, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#,Kotlin Database: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Postgres CI/CD: Jenkins, SonarQube Cloud services: Big Query, DataPro, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, Cloud Composer, AWS EMR Other: Git, Gitflow, Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Trello, Scrum Frameworks: Quarkus, Ktor NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase, Couchbase Applied statistics skills: distributions, statistical testing, regression analysis Creativity & Problem-Solving Skills Adaptability & Flexibility Aptitude for technology; curiosity, passion, and startup mindset Innovative thinking Other Skills (that will be a plus): Databases – A familiarity of working with different databases such as MySQL, NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), PostgreSQL, Redis is recommended. Code repositories – Working experience using GitHub, Bitbucket, Rhode Code, and devZing Subversion Cloud management – A strong background in different cloud platforms like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack Apache, and Google Cloud Platform

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.