American Express Hiring Software Engineer I - Bengaluru

About American Express

American Express is built on more than 175 years of innovation, strong values, and leadership behaviors. The company focuses on delivering differentiated products and high-quality customer service while maintaining a strong risk mindset to uphold its commitment to trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, employees receive support for overall well-being along with opportunities to learn new skills, grow as leaders, and develop their careers. Individual ideas and contributions help shape the future of the organization.

Role Overview

The Software Engineer I role involves building and maintaining software applications while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. The position focuses on writing quality code, solving technical challenges, and contributing to the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well documented code.
• Analyze and solve technical issues using strong problem solving skills.
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver high quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across different systems.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Basic knowledge of software development principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

• Internship or academic project experience.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Basic understanding of databases and APIs.
• Exposure to cloud platforms or web or mobile development.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives.
• Support for financial well-being and retirement planning.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage depending on location.
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid, onsite, or virtual models depending on role and business needs.
• Generous parental leave policies where applicable.
• Access to wellness centers staffed with healthcare professionals at select locations.
• Confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program.
• Career development and training opportunities.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected status under applicable law.