Software Engineer - Cloud Observability

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The Cloud Engineering team is looking for an Engineer who will be responsible for developing and supporting Observability on Amex Cloud Platforms.

• Perform technical aspects of software development for assigned applications including design, developing prototypes, coding assignments and working with API specs and automation


• Work with agile team by contributing to software builds through consistent development practices (tools, common components, and documentation)


• Delivers solutions to businesses worldwide


• Debug software components and identify code defects for remediation


• Leads the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environments.


• Identifying opportunities for adopting new technologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science with Computer Science or an alternative major with relevant software development experience.


• Familiar with Agile Software Development


• Expert level skills in core Java Platform.


• Familiar with Kubernetes and other Cloud technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industry experience in devops for a Java based application or platform


• Prior experience in Observability tools


• Prior experience of Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus


• Experience with micro services architectures


• Hands on experience with Java Frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot


• Understanding of Java concurrency

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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• Competitive base salaries


• Bonus incentives


• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan


• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support


• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits


• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need


• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy


• 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

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