Software Engineer III

Job ID: 26011285Posted: 2026-08-04Location: Phoenix, AZ, United StatesSalary: $103750 - $174750 annually + bonus + benefitsJob Function: Engineering & ArchitectureSchedule: Full timeWorkplace: HybridCareer Area: TechnologyCompany: American ExpressDescriptionJoining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues.Software Engineer III leads the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high reliability and efficiency through collaboration, innovative solutions, and rigorous code standards.ResponsibilitiesAdvances the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systemsDrives the modification, documentation, and maintenance of software to ensure high reliability and availabilityCollaborates with cross-functional teams to address advanced technical challenges and optimize application performanceAnalyzes system requirements and delivers innovative technical solutions to enhance software quality and efficiencyCompletes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standardsCollaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectivesApplies AI tools to improve software design, coding, and testing practices and identifies opportunities to embed AI into development workflows while validating AI-generated recommendations prior to implementation and maintaining accountability for outputsGuides team members on effective use of AI-assisted development toolsQualificationsDegree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.Minimum 5 years of software development experience in a professional environment working with Java technologies - Vertx, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful micro services, Ignite, In-Memory Computing, Spark, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Kafka, Python, IntelliJ, Couchbase, OpenSearch and RESTful API’s.Hands-on experience with application design, software development and automated testingExperience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases.Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and eloquent solutions.Ability to learn and investigate new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the box.Ability to debug basic software components and identify code defects for remediation.Experience working in Agile or other rapid application development methods.Experience in automation testing and documentation (i.e. automated, functional, and performance) and related technologies (Karate, Postman, Cucumber, Playwright, Selenium, Jenkins, Github Actions).Build automated CICD Pipelines with quality gates, test-automation and automated approvals. Working experience of Public Cloud and related technologies (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes).Experience in leveraging and building Agent Skills and prompt engineering.Proficient oral and written communication skills.Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.About the TeamAt 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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.