Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer – Web & Cloud Application Development for Marketing Platforms

About American Express At American Express, we're committed to helping our customers succeed financially. With a rich history spanning over 170 years, we've grown into a global leader in the financial services industry. Our mission is to be the world's best customer experience company, and we're dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our customers, communities, and each other. As a member of our diverse and inclusive team, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic environment that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. About the Role We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on web and cloud application development for marketing platforms. As a key member of our agile team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders. If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Serving as a core member of an agile team that drives user story analysis and elaboration, designs and develops responsive web applications using the best engineering practices Performing hands-on software development, typically spending most of time actually writing code and unit tests, doing proof of concepts, conducting code reviews, and testing in ongoing sprints Performing ongoing refactoring of code, and delivering continuous improvement Developing deep understanding of integrations with other systems and platforms within the supported domains Bring a culture of innovation, ideas, and continuous improvement Challenging status quo, demonstrate risk taking, and implement creative ideas Manage your own time, and work well both independently and as part of a team. Work closely with product managers, back-end and other front-end engineers to implement versatile solutions to tricky web development problems Embrace emerging standards while promoting best practices and consistent framework usage. Work with Product Owners to define requirements for new features and plan increments of work. Drive automation and ensure automated test scripts are completed for new features in partnership with QA Engineers. Perform all technical aspects of software development for assigned applications, including developing prototypes, writing new code and creating API's. Design and build integration components and interfaces in collaboration with Senior Engineers, Architects and Infrastructure Engineers as necessary. Demonstrate a passion for continuous learning and willingness to adopt new technologies. Qualifications We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced software engineer with a strong background in Java, web development, and cloud computing. The ideal candidate will have: BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline 6+ years' experience working in Java and able to demonstrate good Java knowledge Able to demonstrate good web fundamentals and HTTP protocol knowledge Good attitude, communication, willingness to learn and collaborate 5+ yrs development experience in developing Java applications in an enterprise setting 5+ yrs experience developing Java applications using Spring, Spring Boot Experience with open telemetry and monitoring of Java applications 3+ years Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) / Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices, unit testing, functional testing, system integration testing, regression testing, GUI testing, web service testing, and browser compatibility testing, including frameworks such as Cucumber, JUnit, Mockito Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery environment 3-4 yrs working in an Agile or SAFe development environment Solid Understanding of distributed systems Proven experience building scalable web application using Java Proven experience building REST APIs including security using Spring and role based access control Skills and Competencies We're looking for a candidate with a strong technical background, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have: Strong Java development skills, including experience with Spring and Spring Boot Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as Google Cloud Platform Good understanding of web development principles and best practices Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Excellent communication and collaboration skills Passion for innovation and continuous learning Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits We're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a member of our team, you'll have access to: Regular training and development opportunities Mentorship and coaching from experienced colleagues Opportunities to work on high-profile projects and contribute to the company's success A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and inclusion A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off Work Environment and Company Culture We're proud of our company culture, which values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that: Values diversity and inclusion Encourages innovation and creativity Supports work-life balance and flexible work arrangements Provides opportunities for professional growth and development Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements Compensation, Perks, and Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Competitive base salary Bonus incentives 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 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 How to Apply If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and collaboration, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job