Software Engineer II
American Express is hiring a Software Engineer II for their Big Data Platform team in Chennai, focusing on cloud-native backend development. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining microservices while migrating workloads to GCP. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable systems using Java, Docker, and Kubernetes. The position offers significant professional development and technical ownership in an Agile environment.
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Experience
3-5 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Hybrid, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
American Express is hiring a Software Engineer II for their Big Data Platform team in Chennai, focusing on cloud-native backend development. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining microservices while migrating workloads to GCP. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable systems using Java, Docker, and Kubernetes. The position offers significant professional development and technical ownership in an Agile environment.
TAL's take
Solid role at a globally recognized financial institution with clear engineering responsibilities and growth opportunities.
The JD provides a well-defined scope, clear responsibilities, and a specific technical stack for a mid-level engineering role.
Salaries at American Express
23.8 LPA average
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Must haves
- 3-5 years of professional backend software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Java 8+
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
- Working knowledge of CI/CD tools
- Experience with Docker and basic familiarity with Kubernetes
- Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure
Tools and skills
Nice to have: spring boot, kafka, rabbitmq, prometheus, grafana, elk.
About the company
Established global financial services corporation with significant technology operations.
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