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American Express Global Business Travel Senior Lead Engineer in Bangalore, India
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.
What You'll Do:
Design and implement large-scale, distributed systems and microservices architectures
Lead full-stack development initiatives across multiple technology platforms and application tiers
Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices, design patterns, and technical excellence
Drive cloud-native and DevOps initiatives to enhance system scalability and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Establish and maintain code quality standards, testing frameworks, and development best practices
Contribute to architectural decisions and technology strategy for enterprise applications
Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all systems
What We’re Looking For
15+ years of proven experience in architecture, design, and development of software systems at enterprise scale
Hands-on full-stack development experience across a variety of technologies and platforms across all application tiers
Demonstrated ability to design and implement large-scale, distributed systems
Programming Languages & Frameworks:
Java - Advanced enterprise application development
Node.js - Scalable web technologies and server-side development
React.js - Modern frontend development and component architecture
REST API Development - Microservices and API-first design
Microservices Architecture - Design patterns and implementation strategies
Cloud-Native & DevOps:
Cloud Platforms - Extensive experience with AWS and Azure
Kubernetes - Container orchestration and cluster management
Docker - Containerization strategies and deployment
Git - Advanced version control and collaborative development workflows
CI/CD Pipelines - Automated deployment and integration practices
Authentication & Security:
SAML/OIDC - Identity and access management protocols
Okta Integration - Modern identity systems and single sign-on implementations
Enterprise Security - Security best practices and compliance frameworks
Database Technologies:
NoSQL Databases - MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis
Relational Databases - PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Database Architecture - Design, optimization, and scaling strategies
Additional Preferred Skills:
Mobile Development - Experience with mobile and responsive web development
Integration Platforms - Enterprise integration patterns and middleware
Performance Optimization - System tuning and scalability enhancements
Technical Excellence:
Expertise with current software design principles and architectural concepts
Proven track record of building highly scalable, cloud-native microservices applications
Exceptional problem-solving, analysis, design, and testing skills
Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and maintainable software
Leadership & Communication:
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Comprehensive experience with entire software development lifecycle (Agile, SDLC, Iterative)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Flexibility and positive attitude to achieve tight deadlines and rapidly adapt to changing environments and priorities
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Industry Certifications - Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)
Technical Certifications - Kubernetes, Java, or other relevant technology certifications
Location
Bangalore, India
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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