Campus Graduate Summer Internship Program - 2026 Data Engineer, Technology - Sunrise, FL

American Express•Sunrise, FL

38d•$50 - $70

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. The Data Engineer role at American Express is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help shape experiences for one of the world's top brands! We seek a thought-leader and a problem-solver who can blend business, technical, and industry standard methodologies. Our 10-week Summer Internship Program runs from June to August. This program will provide you with real, on-the-job work experience; giving you the skills and experience to help you accelerate in your studies and future career!

Requirements

Master's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical field

Nice To Haves

Experience in SQL and Python (or any other programming language like Java)
Proven interest in technologies and customer-driven design
Willing to take risks, experiment, and share fresh perspectives
Strong analytical/quantitative and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex concepts or problems.
Independent thinker with intellectual curiosity and desire to continually learn about the changing payments landscape and emerging technologies.
Ability to collaborate with and build strong relationships with leaders, colleagues in different time zones, and cross-functional partners to deliver value.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated resilience, proactive problem solving, 'can do' attitude, and optimism in changing circumstances.
Comfort with challenging the status quo and driving continuous process improvement
Proficiency in analytical and presentation tools, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Big Data / NoSQL design and development with variety of data stores (document, column family, graph, etc.)
Knowledge of database management system products and ecosystem - e.g., storage formats, access algorithms, data management processes, administration, data maintenance, replication, high availability, encryption, etc
Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational & non-relational databases

Responsibilities

Design and optimization of data architectures and pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business needs and enterprise standards
Foster innovation and best practices in data infrastructure
Executing Big Data management strategies through partitioning and indexing solutions

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

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