Senior Java Microservices Engineer — Flexible & Remote

American Express; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

6% retirement match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Hybrid/remote options (Amex Flex)

Parental leave

Job summary

American Express in Tallahassee is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement data‑driven applications. The role focuses on building REST APIs in Java, working with Vert.x, and applying object‑oriented design to create scalable services.

You will contribute to modern architecture including microservices and cloud‑native patterns. The position requires a bachelor’s in software engineering or equivalent, offers competitive pay at $20–$30 per hour, and provides strong benefits and flexible

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented design principles, web development, and building REST APIs in Java and small services in Vertx.
• Solid understanding of NoSQL databases such as Couchbase.
• Experience with various architectural models: Domain‑Driven Design, Microservices, Cloud Native, and Event‑Driven Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer programming, or an equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, client‑focused, data‑driven products at a fast pace, serving customers across multiple media.
• Collaborate with the Client 360 Stage group to enhance the technology landscape.
• Build information‑heavy frameworks as part of a senior programming team.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Web development

REST APIs

Java

Vert.x

NoSQL databases

Couchbase

Domain-Driven Design

Microservices

Cloud Native

Event-Driven Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering / computer engineering / computer programming

Tools

Vert.x

Couchbase

Job description

American Express in Tallahassee is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement data‑driven applications. The role focuses on building REST APIs in Java, working with Vert.x, and applying object‑oriented design to create scalable services.

You will contribute to modern architecture including microservices and cloud‑native patterns. The position requires a bachelor’s in software engineering or equivalent, offers competitive pay at $20–$30 per hour, and provides strong benefits and flexible