Staff Engineer - Java, Microservices, Docker, Big Data

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Date Posted: 07-Jul-2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Exp: 1 Year
Salary: ₹15000 / MONTH
Location: bengaluru
Education Req: Bachelor's degree

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Job Details

Job Title: Staff Engineer – Card Network Platform
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Financial well-being and retirement support
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (location-dependent)
- Flexible working model (hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements based on role)
- Generous paid parental leave (location-dependent)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers (location-dependent)
- Confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities

About American Express

At American Express, we believe in empowering people and businesses to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global, diverse community with a commitment to supporting our customers, communities, and each other.

We recognize and reward your contributions, leadership, and impact, offering you the opportunity to shape your career with meaningful work, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.

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

About the Role: Staff Engineer – Card Network Platform

The Card Network Platform is the critical backbone for all American Express card transactions. This platform powers real-time, low-latency processing of customer transactions globally—24/7, 365 days a year.

We are investing in next-generation products and platforms to drive global growth. As a Staff Engineer, you will design and develop scalable, cloud-native systems that support Amex card transactions. This is an individual contributor role at the same level as a Director of Engineering.

Key Areas of Focus

Card Network Authorizations/Routing and Payment Business Logic
Payment Tokenization and Real-Time Settlement
Omni-Channel Platforms and Partner Connectivity
Data Localization and Regulatory Compliance
Platform Engineering for Distributed Systems
High Availability, Resiliency, and Performance Engineering on Cloud

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development:
- Architect and develop distributed, real-time transaction platforms.
- Build APIs and payment processing business logic, including payment tokenization.
- Develop high-level and detailed designs for low-latency and high-availability systems.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
- Guide and mentor developers in design, coding, and SDLC processes.
- Lead a culture of innovation and experimentation, promoting creative solutions.
Technical Innovation:
- Build proof-of-concept (POC) models to evaluate new technologies.
- Stay updated on cutting-edge technologies and open-source solutions.
Operational Excellence:
- Ensure robust system monitoring and distributed system management.
- Drive performance engineering for cloud-based applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong coding skills in C/C++, GoLang, or Java.
- Proven track record in building large-scale, high-performance systems.
- Experience with distributed micro-service architecture and Service Mesh (e.g., Envoy, Istio, Linkerd, gRPC/ProtoBuf).
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis, Cassandra, Couchbase) and distributed messaging systems (e.g., Kafka).
- Deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
- Understanding of monitoring and tracing tools (Zipkin, Jaeger, ELK Stack, Prometheus).

Preferred Skills & Attributes

Experience building mission-critical, enterprise-scale platforms.
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and working in Agile environments.
Ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.
Deep understanding of distributed system concerns (e.g., consistency, scalability, latency).

Why Join American Express?

At American Express, we support you at every stage of life. Our benefits include:

✅ Competitive Compensation: Base salary + performance-based bonuses.
✅ Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
✅ Work-Life Balance: Flexible work models and generous parental leave.
✅ Wellness Support: Access to on-site wellness centers and mental health programs.
✅ Career Growth: Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where everyone is empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background verification check, as per applicable laws and regulations.

Join Team Amex and be a part of shaping the future of digital payments.