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Join the Database Engineering team in building the next generation of public and private cloud database platforms.
Ever wondered what it takes to build a highly available, global scale enterprise-wide cloud platform with an Open Source technology stack and to achieve up-times SLA of Amazon, Google and Force.com? Then you should consider this innovative and disruptive opportunity where you can be a key transformative contributor to a world-class engineering team building and maintaining the DBaaS platform for American Express.
The goal of the team is to build upon a robust platform in support of hosting databases both in the private cloud environment as well as multiple public clouds.
Responsibilities- Own the technical design, development, implementation, and support of on-premises and public cloud database platforms.
- Lead hands-on architecture, design, and engineering of scalable, resilient, secure, and highly available database solutions.
- Analyze complex system architectures to proactively identify technical risks, dependencies, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Design and implement solutions that enable, modernize, and enhance enterprise database platform capabilities.
- Partner with Product Owners and engineering teams to understand requirements, evaluate upcoming features, and ensure effective technical design and implementation.
- Leverage cloud-native and emerging technologies to drive platform modernization, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate existing platform implementations and dependencies and drive continuous improvements in performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
- Apply a strong understanding of network, compute, and storage topologies to define optimal platform architectures.
- Provide production support on a rotational basis, troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring platform stability and availability.
- Promote engineering best practices, automation, and continuous improvement across the database platform lifecycle.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of database administration experience preferably in PostgreSQL, Couchbase, Mongo and Cassandra
- 4+ years of development experience in programming in Python, Terraform.
- Experienced in system configuration using Ansible
- 5+ years of Linux Administration Experience.
- Hands on experience deploying various Public cloud services related to Network, Security, Compute and Database services
- Experience in coding terraform modules with various providers
- Experience with Container and Orchestration Technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift is a plus.
- Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and articulate solutions
- Willingness to learn new technologies and use them to their optimal potential
- Provide Oncall support on rotation basis
At the core of Software Engineering, every member of our team should be able to demonstrate the following technical, functional, leadership and business skills you'll use every day, including:
- Agile Practices
- Programming Languages and Frameworks
- Business Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Product Knowledge
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 UsAt 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.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, another technical discipline, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of database administration experience, preferably with PostgreSQL, Couchbase, MongoDB, and Cassandra
- 4+ years of programming and development experience with Python and Terraform
- Experience with system configuration using Ansible
- 5+ years of Linux administration experience
- Hands-on experience deploying public cloud network, security, compute, and database services
- Experience coding Terraform modules with various providers
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- Ability to interpret technical and business objectives and articulate solutions
- Willingness to learn and optimally use new technologies
- Availability for rotational on-call support
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered generally solid for many, with frequent mentions of good compensation alongside strong benefits. Overall sentiment points to many employees feeling adequately paid even if it is not viewed as top-of-market.
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