At American Express, the business problem is to redefine the merchant payment experience by building a distributed near real-time low latency system that is always available and highly resilient, processing transactions from around the world 24x7, 365 days a year.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of software development experience in a professional environment working with distributed technologies including Java, VertX, Spring Boot, BigData, SQL, RESTful micro services, Spark, PostgreSQL, Kafka
- Hands-on experience with application design, software development and automated testing
- Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases
- Experience with Yellowbrick, Informatica, MicroStrategy and Google Cloud is a plus
- Proficient in Java Technologies
- Experience with API specs and automation
- Experience with Spark, PostgreSQL, Kafka
Responsibilities
- Building core features and functions of card transaction systems on distributed platform deployed in the cloud
- Actively participating in agile teams and the latest development practices
- Writing code and unit tests
- Working with API specs and automation
- Using Java Technologies to drive innovation while also finding opportunities for adopting new technologies
- Debugging basic software components and identifying code defects for remediation
- Working in Agile or other rapid application development methods
Other
- 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
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
