You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.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.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.The Engineer role will be responsible for the delivery of Network Automation Initiatives globally within American Express. It will play an integral role for the engineering and delivery of new network automation and responsible for the management of network automation infrastructure and systems. Job Responsibilities:Automate manual network provisioning requests to optimize and improve customer experience.Provides architectural governance, reviewing projects to ensure alignment to architectural standards and technical strategy. Manages (monitors and addresses) third parties to ensure quality delivery and adherence to standards. Qualifications:Required Skills:5+ years of experience in software development or programming experienceObject-oriented programming skills (Python, Django, JAVA, J2EE)Web design & development – Hands on experience in UI technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS & etc.Development of web services and an understanding of APIs (REST and SOAP with XML or JSON)Good knowledge in source control tools like Subversion, Git, bitbucket, GitHubStrong expertise on DevOps concepts like Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous delivery (CD) and Infrastructure as Code, Cloud deployments.Conceptualize, architect, and build a containerized infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar SaaS platforms.Experience or knowledge of network services is a plus (Cisco switches, load balancers, firewalls, etc.)Database development experience (SQL, MongoDB, etc.)Strong knowledge of protocols like TCP/IP, SNMP, NetconfMust be willing to learn new technologies while being able to adapt to a fast-paced service driven environment. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to communicate to all levels of peers, customers, and leadership.Preferred Additional Skills:Good Understanding of IaaS, PaaS concepts and infrastructure provisioning methodologies.Good understanding of SDN and NFV conceptsEducation Requirement:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the field of networking.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 Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 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 opportunitiesAmerican 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. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
