Campus Undergraduate Full-Time Engineer - 2027 Software Engineer I, Enterprise Technology Services- New York, NY
About The Position
As a Software Engineer in the full-time Technology Graduate Program, you’ll join a 12-month technical and leadership development experience while contributing as a full-time colleague on an Enterprise Technology Services team. You’ll build software, collaborate with Agile teams, and help deliver secure, reliable, customer-first technology that supports the future of payments. Enterprise Technology Services teams build, operate, and modernize the technology that helps American Express deliver trusted, secure, and customer-first products and services. Software Engineers may support teams across backend engineering, frontend engineering, cloud engineering, mobile, AI/ machine learning, data-oriented engineering, infrastructure-adjacent engineering, or full-stack product development. You will design, code, test, improve, and support applications and services that help customers, colleagues, and partners get work done reliably and securely.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and practices.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Passion for technology and a desire to learn and grow.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship or co-op experience in software development.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
- Experience with database technologies (SQL or NoSQL).
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and improve software applications as part of an Agile scrum team.
- Write clean, maintainable code; participate in code reviews; and create unit tests with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Identify opportunities to apply new technologies, automation, and engineering practices to solve real business challenges.
- Partner with Product Managers, Senior Engineers, Quality Engineers, Architects, and business partners to understand requirements, prioritize features, and deliver value.
- Work across different parts of the technology stack, such as APIs, services, microservices, user interfaces, mobile experiences, cloud platforms, or data-driven solutions.
- Explore responsible use of AI-powered developer tools, machine learning concepts, and intelligent automation relevant to your team’s work.
- Participate in graduate program learning, mentorship, networking, community, and career-development experiences while building your full-time career at American Express.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
