Software Engineer III - Java/Kotlin - B2B Payments

American Express; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is looking for a dedicated Engineer to join their B2B Payments team in Burgess Hill. This role will involve developing scalable solutions and utilizing cutting-edge technologies to improve payment systems for businesses. The ideal candidate will have a background in software development, and expertise in Java or Kotlin, with supportive benefits for well-being and career growth available.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible working model

Generous paid parental leave policies

Access to wellness centers

Counseling support

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of software development experience.
• Proficient in Java and/or Kotlin.
• Strong emphasis on unit testing and TDD.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with other engineers for innovative solution deliveries.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Microservices

RESTful API

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

TDD

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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.

American Express’ Global Commercial Services (GCS) offers a wide range of card and payment programs, expense management tools, consulting services, business financing and cross-border payments solutions to small businesses, mid-sized companies and large corporations around the world. The Buyer Initiated Payments (BIP) is part of the B2B Payments within Global Commercial Services. The BIP team strives to provide flexible and digital financing solutions for business customers of all sizes in lead markets around the world and drive key business outcomes.

How will you make an impact in this role?

BIP supports B2B & International payments, one of the fastest growing segments of our business. We are looking for a high performing and enthusiastic Engineer to join our innovative BIP team in GCS at American Express in Burgess Hill. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, develop scalable solutions, and contribute to the transformation of payment solutions for businesses. As a key member of our agile team, you will help shape the future of B2B financial services while delivering exceptional value to our partners and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write clean, maintainable, testable and well-documented code while adhering to industry best practices and internal standards.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineers to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business needs.
• Partner with Product Owners to define requirements and plan work increments.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure efficient delivery of software updates.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other technical challenges within the system.
• Stay informed about new technologies, trends, and integrate them into the development process where appropriate.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for production systems as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4- 5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficient in Java and/or Kotlin
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design and development using Sprint Boot.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of database technologies, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience in software development with a strong emphasis on unit testing and TDD
• Understanding of security best practices in software development, including data protection and secure coding techniques.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in an agile environment and working with key product stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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.