Jobs

Data Engineer I


Job details
  • American Express
  • London
  • 3 months ago

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for individuals with either of the following skills :-

Demonstratable exposure to NoSql Databases (Cassandra/Couchbase) in the workplace. Ideally with some experience with RDBMS(Oracle 19c/Postgres 15/SqlServer). Ability to work closely with application development teams (db placement, database design, query tuning, DDL promotion, db upgrades, troubleshooting) and providing 3rd Line Production Support. Essential candidate is self motivated and willing to pick up new DB Challenges. Ideally used to working in an Agile environment – (familiarity with Jira, Rally, Kanban, Confluence experience an advantage), Good English, communication skills, DevOps skills (GIT, Liquibase, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins) a bonus. Exposure to DB in the Cloud if possible but not essential. Ability to think outside the box and not depend on runbooks. May be required to work outside normal working hours to work with teams in India, UK and US.

OR

Proven exposure to RDBMS Databases (Oracle 19c/Oracle Goldengate/Postgres 15/SqlServer). Ideally with some experience with NoSql(Couchbase 7/Cassandra, Mongo). Working closely with application development teams (db placement, database design, query tuning, DDL promotion, db upgrades, troubleshooting) and providing 3rd Line Production Support. Essential candidate is self motivated and willing to pick up new DB Challenges. Ideally used to working in an Agile environment – (familiarity with Jira, Rally, Kanban, Confluence experience an advantage), Good English, communication skills, DevOps skills (GIT, Liquibase, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins) a bonus. Exposure to DB in the Cloud if possible but not essential. Ability to think outside the box and not depend on runbooks. May be required to work outside normal working hours to work with teams in India, UK and US. Location India.

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are looking for someone to grow into supporting current and emerging Database technologies working closely with Applications teams to choose, develop and support new and established Projects to be perfomant, secure and scalable. The sucessful candidate must be able to understand the Business need and the best way to make this a reality.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate/ Postgraduate qualifications in an IT related area. 3+ Years experience of working with Databases to good level and ideally previously worked in financial company / fintech. 

Preferred Qualifications

Current Certifications in the relevant database areas.

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

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

Sign up for our newsletter

The latest news, articles, and resources, sent to your inbox weekly.

Similar Jobs

Data Engineer - Investment Management / Financial Services

Data Engineer - Investment Management / Financial Services£90,000 to £120,000 per annum Plus Bonus and BenefitsOur client is an Investment Management company based in Central London. They are embarking on a multi-year transformation which includes the delivery of a new data platform and as such have created a new role...

psd group London

Data Engineer - Informatica

Are you an experienced Data Engineer ?Do you have extensive Informatica skills ?Have you worked with Snowflake and AWS ?Would you like to work for a fast growing business that specialises in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics ?Its a hybrid working role and you will be based from either their...

Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment London

Data Engineering Lead Python Kafka AWS

Data Engineering Lead (Python Kafka AWS) London / WFH to £110k Are you a Data technologist with leadership skills who enjoys collaborating and working on complex systems with cutting edge technology? You could be joining a hugely profitable Hedge Fund that invest in sports betting markets and progressing your career...

Client Server Ltd. London

Data Engineering Lead Python Kafka AWS

Data Engineering Lead (Python Kafka AWS) London / WFH to £110k Are you a Data technologist with leadership skills who enjoys collaborating and working on complex systems with cutting edge technology? You could be joining a hugely profitable Hedge Fund that invest in sports betting markets and progressing your career...

Client Server North West London

Data Engineer - Insurance - MGU

Currently partnered with a growing Managing General Underwriter who are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join the Digital and Technology team. Working closely with business units to develop scalable data infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for: Designing, building, and maintaining the systems and architecture that support...

Hanson Lee Resourcing Ltd London

Data Engineering Manager

LEAD DATA ENGINEER £75,000-£80,000 BENEFITS MANCHESTER (Hybrid) An opportunity for a driven and innovative individual to come in and really make an impact and make this role their own. THE COMPANY: This is a well-known entertainment brand looking to bring on a Lead Data Engineer to ensure data quality is...

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Manchester