Full-Time
Data Engineer 1
Global Servicing Technology
American Express
10,001+ employees
Credit cards and payment services provider
Compensation Overview
$78k - $124.8k/yr
Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- 6 months + years of software development experience
- Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure, with exposure to services such as Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery
- Familiarity with Big Data technologies such as Spark, Scala, Hive, or SQL
- Basic understanding of Extract, Transform, Load concepts, data modeling, and data processing techniques
- Exposure to relational and/or NoSQL databases and SQL programming
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Basic understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery concepts and tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, or similar technologies
- Working knowledge of version control systems (Git) and build automation tools
- Basic understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST APIs) and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
- Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and a proactive mindset toward continuous learning and process improvement
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and services under the guidance of senior engineers
- Participate in user story analysis, sprint planning, and design discussions to understand business and technical requirements
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established engineering standards and best practices
- Assist in developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and application components using modern development frameworks and tools
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution to ensure high-quality software delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and Engineering, to deliver features and enhancements in an Agile environment
- Support the automation of testing, deployment, and operational processes to improve development efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues under guidance of senior team members
- Learn and adopt new technologies, development frameworks, and engineering best practices to continuously improve technical skills
- Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and team collaboration to support ongoing development activities
- Basics knowledge of Power BI for developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
- Familiarity with creating simple data models, metrics, and KPIs to support reporting and business analytics
- Working knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and SQL, with the ability to develop interactive reports and perform basic data analysis
- Understanding of data modeling concepts and exposure to tabular models or semantic models through academic projects, internships, or professional experience
- Basic troubleshooting and debugging skills for BI reports, datasets, and dashboards
- Familiarity with BI concepts, metadata management, and data governance principles
- Exposure to data visualization best practices and the ability to present insights in a clear and meaningful manner
- Strong analytical skills with an interest in leveraging data to support business decision-making
- Eagerness to learn modern BI technologies and continuously improve technical and analytical skills
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
American Express provides credit and charge cards for individuals and businesses, along with travel services, gift cards, savings accounts, and insurance products. Card products offer revolving or charge-based spending with rewards, while business solutions help manage cash flow and employee expenses, and merchant services enable merchants to accept Amex payments. It differentiates itself through a strong focus on premium card memberships, a broad ecosystem of travel perks and loyalty rewards, and extensive business payment solutions with a large merchant network. Its goal is to support everyday spending and business payments by growing cardholder membership, transaction volume, and merchant adoption within a trusted payments ecosystem.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1850
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 10% to $19.6 billion, with billed business up 9%.
- Management raised 2026 revenue growth guidance to 10%, signaling durable demand from premium spenders.
- Shop Small Grants and dining acquisitions reinforce merchant goodwill and cardmember engagement now.
What critics are saying
- TheFork integration and European regulatory approvals delay the $700 million deal through 2026.
- The 2019 anti-steering litigation settled for $17.5 million, proving merchant-contract vulnerability persists.
- Visa and Mastercard remain ubiquitous; any premium-spend slowdown quickly hits Amex's revenue engine.
What makes American Express unique
- Amex owns premium closed-loop spending data, monetizing affluent cardmember behavior across merchants.
- Membership Rewards and premium cards create switching costs; cardholders trade fees for travel access.
- TheFork acquisition extends Resy and Tock, building a global dining network before year-end 2026.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Bonus incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Generous paid parental leave policies
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
Company News
Root Down Market awarded $20,000 Amex Shop Small(R) Grant from American Express and Main Street America to launch community ice cream stand employing local teens. July 13, 2026 July 12, 2026 4 mins read NEW SHARON - Root Down Market, a restaurant, local food market and gathering place in New Sharon, Maine, has been selected as a recipient of an Amex Shop Small(R) Grant from American Express(R) and Main Street America. The grant provided Root Down Market with $20,000 in funding to purchase a new ice cream stand featuring Maine-made Gifford's Ice Cream while creating meaningful employment opportunities for local teenagers. The new ice cream stand will serve a variety of premium Gifford's Ice Cream flavors and provide local youth with valuable first-job experiences, helping them develop workplace skills, responsibility, and confidence in a supportive community environment. "We are incredibly honored to receive this investment from the American Express Shop Small grant," said Erica Emery, co-owner of Root Down Market. "Since opening two years ago, we have consistently had teenagers apply for jobs here, but we are not set up as a seasonal or after-school job. Dave and I both had our first jobs in the food industry, and we wanted to create a part of our business that would be a good fit for teens looking to work. I really stressed in the grant application that we are focused on local and Maine products and that our community has eager teens looking for work. We were thrilled to be awarded the grant to purchase our ice cream stand." The Root Down Market ice cream stand will proudly feature Maine-made Gifford's Ice Cream and is expected to become a seasonal destination for residents and visitors alike while serving as a model for youth employment and community investment in rural Maine. "Since the Giffords stand in Farmington closed, we thought we could fill the niche for people who were craving this premium Maine brand ice cream. We have brought on six local teens to scoop and serve for the summer. My personal favorite flavor is Southern Peach, and we have a great lineup of their other popular flavors," says Dave Allen, co-owner of Root Down Market. Hours are currently Thursday through Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Check their Facebook page for the most current hours for the ice cream stand. For a full menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner and restaurant hours, head to www.rootdownmarket.com. "Small businesses play a vital role in our communities," said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, American Express. "The Shop Small Grants Program builds on our longstanding commitment to small businesses, which began with Small Business Saturday, by putting meaningful investment behind the people and places that drive local impact." "At Main Street America, we believe that supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses builds community wealth and a culture of innovation - yet, far too often, this vision isn't realized due to a variety of factors, including lack of access to resources and funding," said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America. "This is why we are so proud to partner with American Express on a program that provides meaningful support to small business owners working to strengthen their livelihoods and their communities." About Root Down Market Root Down Market is a community-focused business located in New Sharon, Maine, dedicated to supporting local producers, creating meaningful community connections, and providing quality products and experiences for residents and visitors throughout western Maine.
American Express raised $120 million in a Series C round led by Ribbit Capital, valuing the company at $1.45 billion. Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins participated, alongside new backer Emerson Collective. The pre-revenue startup, co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, is developing "Mathematical Superintelligence" to eliminate AI hallucinations by requiring outputs in verifiable Lean4 programming language. Its Aristotle model achieved top performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad in July. Founded in 2023, Harmonic has raised $295 million across three rounds in 14 months. The company offers Aristotle via a free API and plans to commercialise in safety-critical sectors including aerospace and finance. The funding will support computing power for model training.
Tripadvisor shares surged 4.39% to $12.96 following the announcement that it is selling The Fork, its European online restaurant reservation platform, to American Express. Amex shares also rose 4.03% to $338.56. Activist investor Starboard had been pressuring Tripadvisor to sell The Fork and explore strategic options for the broader company. American Express already owns Resy, a US-based mobile restaurant reservation platform, and the acquisition strengthens its presence in the dining reservation sector across both American and European markets.
Tripadvisor has entered into a put option agreement to sell TheFork, its European restaurant reservation platform, to American Express for $700 million in cash. The transaction follows Tripadvisor's February 2026 announcement exploring strategic alternatives for the business. TheFork generated $232 million in revenue over the last twelve months and $28 million in adjusted EBITDA as of the first quarter of 2026. Tripadvisor anticipates minimal tax costs, with net proceeds expected to closely approximate gross proceeds. The sale will allow Tripadvisor to focus on its Experiences business whilst maintaining financial flexibility for share repurchases, debt repayment or further investments. The companies plan to expand their existing partnership to deliver additional value to travellers. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to labour consultation and regulatory approvals.
American Express and Main Street America announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small Grants Program, awarding more than $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the United States. Each selected business received a $20,000 grant to support growth initiatives, innovation efforts, and community impact programs.