We are seeking a talented and motivated Big Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and building high-performance, scalable data solutions on our Lumi platform, the company’s largest Big Data platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This platform supports a variety of data processing needs, from batch to streaming, and powers our machine learning and AI capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize solutions to simplify access to Amex’s Big Data Platform.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled engineers to drive product development and adoption.
• Engage with product teams to understand the product roadmap and translate it into engineering artifacts.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including platform engineers and analytical users, to deliver innovative solutions.
• Adhere to DevOps principles and engineering excellence in product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and high-performance data solutions.
• Contribute to a fast-paced Agile team environment.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Utilize a variety of tools and technologies including HBase, Couchbase, Spark, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and more.
• Follow best practices in DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in software development with expertise in Java, Big Data, RDBMS, NoSQL DBs, Spark, and Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and source code management tools (e.g., XLR, Jenkins, Git).
• Familiarity with public cloud technologies such as GCP or AWS and their managed offerings.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience in Agile/SAFe frameworks.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and team collaboration skills.
• Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.

Why Join Us

• Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location).
• Flexible working models, including hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements.
• Generous paid parental leave policies.
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers (depending on location).
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Our Commitment

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. We make 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Ready to lead the way? Apply today and become a part of our innovative team at American Express!