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Software Engineer II

American ExpressChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPosted 18 May 2026

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

Quality 65/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

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.

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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

javamicroservicesrestful apisci/cddockerkubernetescloud platformsrelational databasesnosql

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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