Senior Software Engineer I

American Express; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible/hybrid/onsite/virtual work

Parental leave

Wellness centers access

Counseling services

Zusammenfassung

American Express is seeking a Sr Software Engineer I in Bengaluru to direct end-to-end development, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to optimize performance and integration. You will guide design, development, testing, and deployment across platforms, while upholding coding standards and best practices.

The role emphasizes mentoring, automated testing, performance monitoring, and close collaboration with product teams to align technology initiatives with business goals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, algorithms, NoSQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of applications.

Aufgaben

• Mentor junior software engineers and cross-functional team members to foster excellence.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers for professional growth.
• Direct design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems.
• Oversee multiple tasks and technologies to meet changing requirements.
• Write automated unit tests to ensure correctness and stability.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure best practices and coding standards.
• Monitor software performance and implement improvements.
• Analyze technical challenges and craft innovative solutions for quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to align technology with business objectives.

Kenntnisse

Distributed systems

Algorithms

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Core development tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Sr Software Engineer I directs the end-to-end development of software applications, ensures adherence to best practices, mentors and coaches junior engineers, and collaborates with teams to optimize performance and integration.

Responsibilities

• Mentors junior Software Engineers and cross-functional team of colleagues, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Provides guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development within the team
• Directs the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems
• Oversees a variety of tasks, platforms, and technologies to expand new and existing software to meet changing requirements
• Writes automated unit tests to ensure correctness and stability
• Provides technical guidance to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Monitors software performance and implements improvements to optimize functionality
• Analyzes technical challenges and provides innovative solutions to enhance software quality and efficiency
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions
• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
• Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL, and relational databases
• Knowledge of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of assigned application(s)

Work Experience

• Software engineering and development experience or a related job
• Experience in application design, software development, and automated testing
• Experience in object-oriented design and coding with variety of languages
• Experience in distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum/Kanban, iterations, user stories
• Experience in automation testing and documentation (i.e. automated, functional, and performance)

About Us

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

About The Team

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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