Software Development Engineer I

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

What You’ll do on a Typical Day:

• You are well versed with SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• You have at least 1 years of experience in software development and troubleshooting.
• An independent thinker, who works around problems and who isn’t shy of trying new technologies.
• You have validated experience of working in parallel technologies apart from your core technology area (Java).
• Prior experience in working harmoniously with cross-geography team will be an added advantage.
• You should be equally appropriate in development, test, debugging roles and be ready to wear many hats. This team values “fail-fast” learners and technology enthusiasts who view learning new technology as a fun experience.
• Design and implementation of next-generation SaaS using a polyglot of technology.
• Design and implement powerful, highly scalable, and reliable applications.
• Translate functional specifications into logical, component-based technical designs.
• Own delivery of applications features end to end by working with internal and external teams.
• Innovate and implement new ideas to solve complex software problems.
• Work closely with geographically distributed teams and collaborate with cross team leads to define, implement and consume services/components/modules.

What We’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and strong Java programming skills
• Proven ability to develop and support large-sized internet-scale software systems
• Experience in AWS Services or other cloud services
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and cloud computing concepts
• Experience in developing and deploying in AWS cloud based platforms. Hands on knowledge on EKS, Lambdas, Kinesis,S3 is a plus.
• Experience in UX technologies and frameworks like JavaScript, React,HTML5.
• Sound understanding of client-side optimization standard methodologies and tools
• Experience with the Agile Toolset and Programming Practices
• Knowledge of server-side design patterns and continuous delivery principles
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies, languages with ease
• A standout colleague who collaborates and incorporates feedback from all relevant partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree

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The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!