Engineer I

Our Software Engineers not only understand how technology works, but how that technology intersects with the people who count on it every day. Today, innovative ideas, insight and new perspectives are at the core of how we create a more powerful, personal and fulfilling experience for all our customers. If you’re interested in a career creating breakthrough software and making an impact on an audience of millions, look no further.

You won’t just keep up; you’ll break new ground. 

The BTA (Business Travel Account) team are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Mainframe engineer with an enquiring mind, to help us deliver best in class solutions for T&E competitiveness.

The successful candidate will join an existing agile development scrum team contributing to the building of an exciting transformation platform. The transformation codebase is growing quickly so this position suits someone who can hit the ground running, form good working relationships quickly, and add value by introducing best practice design and development.  We are looking for someone who understands a range of associated technologies and has a proven ability to get to grips with new ideas quickly.

This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with modern CI/CD zTools Topaz, ISPW & XLR
• Hands-on experience with performance and analytical tools Xpediter, iStrobe, Smart TS
• In-depth knowledge and experience on Cobol, CICS, DB2, IMSDB/DC, zOS, JCL, Control-M, Selcopy
• Strong knowledge and experience of application design, software development and testing
• Experience working in an Agile Team
• Has a drive to learn industry leading/innovative technologies and solutions
• Is open to innovation and experimentation
• Is team-oriented, and a core contributor, enabling the team to be more effective and productive
• Must be willing and able to express new ideas, concerns and opinions directly to team
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• Must be proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and results driven
• Have excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Degree level education or equivalent experience

To complete your application please click on the links below. However, if you require any assistance with the completion of this process – or need any reasonable adjustments to be made – then please contact the Recruitment Team.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• 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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.