Site Reliability Engineer II (London)

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

What You’ll Do on a Typical Day:

• Design and implement next-generation highly scalable and reliable applications using SaaS technology.
• Translate functional specifications into logical, component-based technical designs.
• Own delivery of application features end to end by working with internal and external teams.
• Innovate and implement new ideas to solve complex software problems.
• Work closely with geographically distributed team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Highly motivated, self-driven, self-starter, and fast-growing potential individual.
• Well-versed in SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• 1-3 years of experience in software development and troubleshooting.
• Independent thinker, who works around problems and isn’t shy of trying new technologies.
• Validated experience working in parallel technologies apart from core technology area (Java).
• Prior experience in working harmoniously with a cross-geography team will be an added advantage.
• Equally appropriate in development, test, and debugging roles.
• Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Good proficiency in any of the programming languages from Java, Golang, Python, or Bash.
• Proven ability to develop and support large-sized highly scalable software systems.
• Experience in AWS Services.
• Good knowledge of container orchestration frameworks primarily Kubernetes.
• Basic understanding of logging and monitoring frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts along with an understanding of application communication and routing is a plus.
• Good experience in developing and deploying AWS cloud-based platforms.
• Good understanding of network topologies with experience in hybrid cloud architecture will be a plus.
• Experience with the Agile Tool set and Programming Practices.
• Knowledge of CI-CD principles.
• Knowledge of server-side design patterns is a plus.
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies and languages with ease.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree.

Location: London, United Kingdom

The #TeamGBT Experience:

• Flexible benefits tailored to each country starting the day you do.
• Travel perks: choice of deals each week from major travel providers.
• Develop skills with global tuition assistance and access to over 20,000 courses.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business.
• Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender, pregnancy, race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.