Software Engineer II – Java/Python, Vertx, SpringBoot, Microservices

American Express

. Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software applications and systems .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development with a strong focus on Java technologies, including Vertx, Spring, and RESTful microservices. Proficient in integrating AI tools to enhance coding and testing workflows while adhering to security and regulatory best practices.

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Java TechnologiesRESTful MicroservicesAutomated TestingAgile DevelopmentAI Tool Integration

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentApplication DesignDebuggingCode ReviewAutomated TestingDistributed SystemsRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesAlgorithmsPrompt Engineering

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

VertxSpring BootPostgreSQLCassandraKafkaIntelliJCouchbaseOpenSearchSparkRESTful APIs

Industry Keywords

Software ComplianceSecurity Best PracticesDevelopment PracticesMulti-Tiered SystemsBusiness Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CassandraJavaKafkaNoSQLPostgresPythonSparkSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software applications and systems
Completes software builds through consistent development practices, including the use of tools, common components, and documentation with guidance from peers and leaders
Completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards with guidance from peers and leaders
Supports and monitors software across test, integration, and production environments
Adheres to security and regulatory best practices to ensure software compliance
Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
Integrates AI tools into coding, testing, debugging workflows and documentation tasks and applies AI tools to improve development speed and code quality
Evaluates AI-generated recommendations for accuracy, quality, alignment with engineering standards, and security and maintains accountability for outputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of software development experience in a professional environment working with Java technologies - Vertx, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful micro services, Ignite, In-Memory Computing, Spark, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Kafka, IntelliJ, Couchbase, OpenSearch, Python and RESTful API’s.
Hands-on experience with application design, software development and automated testing
Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational or NoSQL databases.
Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and eloquent solutions.
Ability to learn and investigate new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the box.
Ability to debug basic software components and identify code defects for remediation.
Experience working in Agile or other rapid application development methods.
Experience in leveraging and building Agent Skills and prompt engineering.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Visa sponsorship may be provided for certain positions depending on business unit requirements, position nature, cost, and applicable laws.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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