Software Engineer II

American Express; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Medical benefits (health/dental/vision

Flexible hybrid/onsite/remote work

Career development

Job summary

American Express is seeking a Software Engineer II in Bengaluru. You will design, develop, test, and debug software applications, participate in code reviews, and integrate AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining security and quality.

The role involves collaboration across product and business teams to deliver high-impact software solutions. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of Java-based development, experience with distributed systems and databases, and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of software development experience with Java technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with application design, software development and automated testing.
• Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, relational or NoSQL databases.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software applications and systems.
• Completes software builds using consistent development practices with guidance from peers and leaders.
• Completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Supports and monitors software across test, integration, and production environments.
• Adheres to security and regulatory best practices to ensure software compliance.
• Collaborates with teams in product and business to align technology with business objectives.
• Integrates AI tools into coding, testing, debugging workflows and documentation tasks.
• Evaluates AI-generated recommendations for accuracy, quality, alignment with engineering standards, and security.

Skills

Java

Vert.x

Spring

Spring Boot

RESTful microservices

Ignite

In-Memory Computing

Spark

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

Kafka

Apache Ignite

Education

Degree in computer science or computer engineering

Job description

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

Job Description

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Software Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and debugs software applications, contributes to software builds, completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality standards with guidance, supports and monitors software across environments, and adheres to security and regulatory best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software applications and systems
• Completes software builds through consistent development practices, including the use of tools, common components, and documentation with guidance from peers and leaders
• Completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards with guidance from peers and leaders
• Supports and monitors software across test, integration, and production environments
• Adheres to security and regulatory best practices to ensure software compliance
• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
• Integrates AI tools into coding, testing, debugging workflows and documentation tasks and applies AI tools to improve development speed and code quality
• Evaluates AI-generated recommendations for accuracy, quality, alignment with engineering standards, and security and maintains accountability for outputs

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of software development experience in a professional environment working with Java technologies - Vertx, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful micro services, Ignite, In-Memory Computing, Spark, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Kafka, Yellowbrick (Apache Ignite is a plus) and RESTful API’s.
• Hands‑on experience with application design, software development and automated testing
• Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases.
• Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and eloquent solutions.
• Ability to learn and investigate new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the box.
• Ability to debug basic software components and identify code defects for remediation.
• Experience working in Agile or other rapid application development methods.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.

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

• 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.