Software Development Engineer I

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

We’re looking for a highly motivated and fast learner to be part of our growing team of engineers. As a SDE I, you’ll collaborate with experienced software engineers on projects that matter to our customers and business travelers. This team values “fail fast” learners and technology enthusiasts who find fun in learning. Your design and code will directly contribute to solving technical challenges at Amex GBT.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement next-generation highly scalable, and reliable SaaS applications

Translate functional specifications into logical, component-based technical designs

Own delivery of application features end-to-end

Innovate and implement new ideas to solve complex software problems

Work closely with geographically distributed team members

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science or equivalent

0-2 years of experience in software development

Experience developing and supporting large, highly scalable software systems

Any of the programming languages (including Java, Python, or Bash)

Object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms

SDLC and agile methodologies, and agile tools and programming practices

CI-CD principles and technologies

AWS services (developing and deploying AWS cloud-based platforms)

Insight about server-side design patterns

Able to quickly pick up new technologies and programming languages with ease

Passionate about collaboration and incorporating feedback from partners

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The US national base salary range for this position is from

$88,200.00 - $163,800.00

The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life : Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

Travel perks : get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!