The world of digital payments is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and technology continues to be at the heart of transforming how businesses and consumers interact. Behind every seamless transaction, secure payment experience, and innovative financial solution is a team of talented engineers building scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems.
American Express is currently hiring for the position of Software Engineer I within its Technology organization. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern software platforms, collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that power one of the world’s most recognized financial services brands.
π Position Details
Company: American Express
Role: Software Engineer I
Job ID: 26008101
Category: Technology
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Application Deadline: June 9, 2026
π About the Opportunity
As a Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications that play a critical role in American Express’s technology ecosystem. You will work alongside architects, product owners, scrum masters, and fellow engineers to design and deliver scalable software solutions while ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
π» Key Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle and play an active role in delivering high-quality technology solutions.
πΉ Software Development & Engineering
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Own software development activities for assigned applications and platforms
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Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade software systems
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Participate in architecture discussions and technical solution design
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Deliver scalable and reliable applications following engineering best practices
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Continuously improve application performance, maintainability, and security
πΉ API & Integration Development
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Gather and analyze business and technical requirements
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Design and develop APIs and integration solutions
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Build and maintain web services that support enterprise applications
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Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement technical solutions
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Ensure seamless integration across multiple systems and platforms
πΉ Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and Development Teams
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Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
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Support technical design reviews and governance processes
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Collaborate with business partners to align technology solutions with business goals
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Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
πΉ Innovation & Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies and development practices
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Contribute to modernization initiatives and platform enhancements
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Support continuous integration and deployment strategies
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Promote engineering excellence through automation and best practices
π― Required Technical Skills
American Express is seeking candidates with strong software engineering expertise and hands-on development experience.
π₯οΈ Programming & Development
β .NET Framework
β C# Programming
β ASP.NET MVC
β React JS
β Node.js
β JavaScript
β Angular
β Bootstrap
β jQuery
π APIs & Web Services
β REST API Development
β Web Services Design and Development
β System Integration Solutions
ποΈ Database Technologies
β PostgreSQL
β Oracle Database
β Microsoft SQL Server
β Relational Database Design and Development
βοΈ Cloud & DevOps
β Cloud-Based Architecture
β Distributed Systems
β Jenkins
β Continuous Integration (CI)
β Continuous Deployment (CD)
β DevOps Practices
β Test-Driven Development (TDD)
π οΈ Development Tools
β Git Version Control
β Agile Development Tools
β Scrum Methodology
π Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess:
β Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
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β Bachelor’s Degree with significant experience in application development
Additionally, candidates should have:
β Strong software engineering fundamentals
β Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments
β Excellent written and verbal communication skills
β Experience designing scalable and reliable systems
β Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
π Preferred Skills
Candidates with the following experience will have an added advantage:
β Working knowledge of React and modern front-end frameworks
β Experience building cloud-native applications
β Exposure to large-scale distributed systems
β Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
β Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles
π Why Join American Express?
Working at American Express means becoming part of a technology-driven organization that continuously invests in innovation, customer experience, and employee growth.
Benefits of joining include:
π Working on products used by millions of customers worldwide
π‘ Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and modern engineering practices
π€ Collaboration with talented engineers and technology leaders
βοΈ Opportunities to work with cloud and distributed systems
π Continuous learning and career development programs
π Inclusive and high-performance work culture
π Opportunities to contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives
π© How to Apply
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π Build the Future of Digital Payments
Technology is at the core of American Express’s mission to deliver exceptional customer experiences. As a Software Engineer I, you will help build secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that power payment systems, customer platforms, and business operations around the world.
If you are passionate about software development, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to contribute to a global technology organization, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
π Gurugram, Haryana (Hybrid)
πΌ Full-Time Opportunity
π Technology Organization
Join American Express and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital payments, customer experiences, and enterprise technology innovation.
