Software Engineer III

American Express; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Brighton is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to enhance their microservices architecture. You will develop robust backend services using Java and Spring, focusing on AWS services for scalability and performance. Ideal candidates have strong experience in backend development with a collaborative mindset. The role offers a flexible working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Support for financial well-being

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Flexible working model

Generous paid parental leave

Access to wellness centers

Free counseling support

Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring.
• Design, build, and maintain microservices.
• Collaborate with DevOps to optimize deployments.
• Implement observability tools for monitoring.
• Assist in streamlining infrastructure updates.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices Architecture

AWS Services

Containerization (Docker)

API Security

Problem-solving

Education

AWS Certification

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Micrometer

Job description

Overview

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Role

Backend Software Engineer with expertise in AWS to help us enhance our microservices architecture, API security, and overall system performance, preferably familiar with American Express engineering practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Java and Spring Development: Develop and maintain backend services using Java and the Spring framework, ensuring robust, testable, and maintainable code.
• Microservices Development: Design, build, and maintain microservices focusing on scalability, security, and performance, utilizing AWS services like EC2, ECS, and EKS.
• Containerization and Deployment: Collaborate with the DevOps team to optimize containerized application deployment (EC2 vs. ECS vs. EKS vs. Fargate).
• Observability and Metrics: Implement and manage observability tools and frameworks like Micrometer to monitor and send metrics to AWS CloudWatch or OpenSearch.
• Infrastructure Updates: Assist in streamlining our infrastructure updates pipeline, reducing the risk associated with manual executions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend development with Java and the Spring framework.
• Experience with microservices architecture and AWS services, including EC2.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and deployment strategies.
• Experience with observability tools such as Micrometer and monitoring metrics with AWS CloudWatch or OpenSearch.
• Understanding of API security best practices (e.g., OAuth, JWT, basic auth, API keys).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry or similar observability frameworks.

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.