At American Express, the business problem is to redefine the merchant payment experience and provide the world's best customer experience every day, by leveraging technology and innovation to process transactions from around the world 24x7, 365 days a year.
Requirements
- Expertise in Python and vector database technologies
- Hands-on experience with application design, software development and automated testing
- Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases
- Experience working in Agile or other rapid application development methods
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Minimum 3 years of software development experience in a professional environment working with Python, and AI related technologies
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and semantic search technologies
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing state-of-the-art AI applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and semantic search technologies
- Actively participating in agile teams and the latest development practices
- Writing code and unit tests
- Working with API specs and automation
- Debugging basic software components and identifying code defects for remediation
- Working with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases
- Investigating new technology and business domains, questioning status quo and thinking outside of the box
Other
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field
- Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and eloquent solutions
- Ability to learn and investigate new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the box
- Competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
