American Express Global Business Travel · 6 hours ago
Software Development Engineer III
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $131K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Express Global Business Travel is a company that inspires colleagues through travel and fosters an inclusive culture. They are seeking a self-motivated Software Development Engineer III to work on their business travel booking platforms, focusing on advancing REST APIs and developing new features.
ConsultingEvent ManagementTravel
Responsibilities
Advance the evolution and development of the REST API
Contribute to the extension and design of the platform
Develop new features and new modules
Participate in DevOps (automated CI/CD, testing, monitor-ability)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent degree
Well-versed in SDLC and Agile methodologies
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in software development
Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms
Good proficiency in any of the programming languages like Java, Golang, Python, or Bash
Proven ability to develop and support large-sized highly scalable software systems
Experience in AWS Services
Good knowledge of container orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes
Basic understanding of logging and monitoring frameworks
Familiar with cloud computing concepts along with an understanding of application communication and routing is a plus
Good experience in developing and deploying AWS cloud-based platforms
A deep understanding of network topologies with experience in hybrid cloud architecture will be a plus
Experience with the Agile Tools and Programming Practices
Knowledge of CI-CD principles and technologies
Insight about server-side design patterns is a plus
Ability to quickly pick up new technologies, and languages with an ease
Benefits
Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
Company
American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel provides travel management services and organizes meetings, events, and business travel services.
Founded in 2014Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.4B2024-07-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2020-11-27IPO
Leadership Team
Bryant Waters
Vice President Multinational Sales Group
Daniel Chang
Vice President, M&A
Recent News
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