Software Development Engineer I - HYBRID

American Express • Chicago, IL

439d • $50,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Software Development Engineer I position at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is designed for individuals who are passionate about technology and travel. This role involves collaborating with a tight-knit team to build innovative software solutions that enhance business travel experiences. The engineer will analyze use cases, design, implement, and test software while advocating for operational excellence and maintaining a healthy code base. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science.
• 1+ years' experience in software development with competencies in object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and test automation.
• Experience communicating with customers, technical teams, and other partners to collect requirements and understand software product features.
• Experience developing/consuming RESTful services.
• Experience implementing A/B testing.
• Experience with git or similar software version control system.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze use cases and design, implement, and test end-to-end solutions.
• Identify, recommend, and build solutions to address business and customer needs.
• Lead and participate in design and code reviews, setting software standards.
• Solve complex engineering issues and conduct day-to-day activities seamlessly.
• Partner with product, tech, and design managers to understand business requirements.
• Collaborate with peers across teams and regions to maintain a healthy code base and architecture.
• Monitor application and service performance to ensure quick detection and resolution of customer-impacting issues.
• Craft resilient and highly scalable software solutions optimized for speed and low memory usage.
• Advocate for operational excellence through testing, monitoring, and alerting.
• Code in various languages including Java, Kotlin, JavaScript (React preferred), HTML, and CSS.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve the tech stack and customer experience.

Benefits

• Health and welfare insurance plans
• Retirement programs
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Travel perks with deals from major travel providers
• Global tuition assistance and access to over 20,000 courses
• Leadership courses
• Wellbeing resources for mental and emotional health
• Flexible benefits tailored to each country

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree