American Express

Engineer II

Posted On

Aug. 21, 2024

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Sept. 22, 2024

Job Description

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 company values 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.

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About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Release Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient deployments of our Java applications. You will be responsible for automating the build, test, and deployment pipeline using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Github Actions. You will also collaborate with developers and operations teams to streamline the release process and ensure high-quality software releases.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated build pipelines using tools like Github Actions, Docker and Maven.
Develop and enforce branching strategies to manage code versions, features, and bug fixes effectively. This may include utilizing feature branches, release branches, and hotfixes.
Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions for continuous integration and delivery.
Configure and manage containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Package and deploy applications using Helm charts to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments across test & production environments.
Collaborate with developers to ensure code quality and adherence to deployment best practices.
Work with operations teams to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
Monitor deployments and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the release process.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in DevOps tools and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a software development environment as a Release Engineer
Proven experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts and deployment strategies.
Experience working with Helm charts for application packaging and deployment.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Java or Python for automation tasks.
Experience with CI/CD tools like Github Actions is a plus.
Strong knowledge of Java development and build processes (e.g., Gradle).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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

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