Senior Software Engineer (Big Data)

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, Apache Cassandra, Apache Flink, Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Big Data Technology, HBase, Java Programming, Linux Operating system, MapReduce, Python Programming, SPARK Programming, SQL

Job Description

How will you make an impact in this role?

This individual will use their software development background and strong analytical skills to help build and enhance Accertify’s industry-leading tools with a focus on interacting with our large datasets. This individual’s day-to-day work will involve using Java, Python, SQL, Big Data, Linux, git, and gradle to design and build software solutions that are fast, scalable, and flexible. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with business representatives, Lead Developers, and the Director of Software Development to design, build and test new products and features
• Use the IDE of your choice to write code in Java
• Work independently or on small team projects
• Participate in requirement gathering and design sessions
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Troubleshoot and optimize code for usability, performance, and scalability

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Advanced and demonstrable analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Professional programming experience in an enterprise setting
• High-volume transactional environment experience
• 4+ years of software development experience as a Java developer
• 2+ years of software development experience as a Python developer
• A solid understanding of how things work in the world of computers, the Internet, databases, and the Java programming language
• Familiarity with basic programming constructs (conditionals, loops, data structures)
• Strong Relational database skills (SQL, JDBC - Oracle, and PostgreSQL preferred)

Desired Skills:

• SQL databases such as MapR DB, HBase, Cassandra
• Big Data Components/Frameworks such as Hadoop (MapR), Spark, Yarn, Kafka, Flink, ELK, etc.
• Big Data querying tools such as Drill, Presto, Hive, Ojai, etc.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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 work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex 
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes 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.