Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III leads the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high reliability and efficiency through collaboration, innovative solutions, and rigorous code standards. ### Responsibilities - Advances the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems - Drives the modification, documentation, and maintenance of software to ensure high reliability and availability - Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address advanced technical challenges and optimize application performance - Analyzes system requirements and delivers innovative technical solutions to enhance software quality and efficiency - Completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards - Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives ### Qualifications **Education Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience - Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL and relational databases - Knowledge of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of assigned application(s) **Work Experience:** - Software engineering and development experience or a related job - Experience in application design, software development, and automated testing - Experience in object-oriented design and coding with variety of languages - Experience in distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases - Experience in Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum/Kanban, iterations, user stories - Experience in automation testing and documentation (i.e. automated, functional, and performance) Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions. ### About the Team We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: - 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our [Colleague Benefits Site](https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/colleagues/benefits). 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professi…