Data Engineer
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As a Data Engineer, you will be a responsible to build core features and functions of card transaction systems on distributed platform deployed in hybrid cloud. Senior Engineer in American Express is an individual contributor role reporting to Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible to design and build distributed data processing and analytical systems.
• Build high level design as well as detailed design of subsystems/features with emphasis on performant code.
• Build and code features, working with developers in day-to-day activities and helping in code and other SDLC tasks.
• Build POCs to validate new concepts and new technologies.
• You will constantly purse and learn industry leading/innovative technologies and solutions. Be acutely aware of enabling technologies and open-source products to build low latency distributed systems.
• Lead a culture of innovation and experimentation, engage in fun and outcome-oriented culture, and always be ready to try new concepts without fear of failure.
• Collaborate with peer technology and development teams across different locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in software design and implementation using Java or Scala.
• Experience in data processing using Spark.
• Knowledge in designing, implementing, and operating any of the NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, Elasticsearch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in distributed data processing and analyzing using Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Spark.
• Experience in distributed messaging system such as Kafka
• Experience in building Micro services and Service Mesh is a plus
• Experience in cloud platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift are a plus.
• Experience in Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, and DevOps Systems.
• Experience in architecting large scale distributed data systems considering scalability, reliability, security, performance, and flexibility.
• Clear understanding of various design patterns, threading and memory models supported by the language/VM.
• Able to mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Create and deliver effective presentations to Senior Leadership.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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