Apprenticeship Programme - Technology Software Engineering (Amex ID: 25000093)

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American Express

Apprenticeship Programme - Technology Software Engineering (Amex ID: 25000093)

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Hybrid

Description

Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.

Business Unit/Role Specific Info

We are looking for Apprentices to join our 18 Month Software Engineering Apprenticeship which will give you real world work experience whilst allowing you to gain a Level 4 qualification.

Our Program has been designed to nurture our next generation of technical specialists and leaders. We’ll provide you with continuous training and development, 20% classroom-based with our external training partner and 80% on the job learning. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of programming languages; Java, Go, Kotlin, Python, CSS, Java Script, Mavern, Spring and many more.

American Express has a deep-rooted culture of learning for all colleagues and you will be supported at every step of your journey. You will work on projects that have real and long-lasting impact on our business, as well as growing your technical expertise, we will also support your development through a curated program of networking and learning experiences.

**What type of work can you expect?   **

Identify exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predict future challenges

Develop software applications as part of a Scrum team

Learn technical skills, write code, conduct code reviews and testing

Partner with Product Managers Senior Engineers and Application Architects on your team to conceptualize, build new products and prioritize features.

Design work, such as user experience or graphic design

Take part in social activities, charity days, and projects with other Apprentices, Summer Interns and Graduates

Minimum Qualifications

A-Levels - or equivalent i.e. BTEC, T-Levels (Grade 5 or above) preferably in STEM related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

GCSE Maths & English – (Grade 5 or above)

Please note that if you have studied Computer Science at Level 4 or achieved Software Engineering Level 4 Diploma, you are not eligible to apply.

Preferred Skills:

Creative, collaborative, and curious thinker with a desire to learn

An eye for detail and the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and change

Passion for technology

Some entry level software development experience, design, or creative experience of developing products or projects either in an academic, professional, or personal setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate work to team members and partners.

Prior coding knowledge/experience in at least one programming language

Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you.

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

Role tech stack

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Culture overview

Our culture is built on a 175-year history of courageous leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and each other. With shared values and leadership behaviors, we’ve continued to set the standard for what it means to provide the best experience every day with premium products and services that help our customers achieve their aspirations. As part of Team Amex, you’ll build strong relationships and collaborate with colleagues around the world in an environment where everyone is respected and valued, and where you can reach your potential. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Employee benefits

Bonus Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle To Work

Flexible Hours

Flexible Working

Laptop

Life Insurance

Pension

Private Healthcare

Season Ticket Loan

Wellbeing Programme

Office vibe

City Centre

Hackathons

Open Plan

Social Events

Location

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Leadership

Ravi Radhakrishnan

Chief Information Officer

Tech overview

Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues. Make an Impact Our tech teams power large scale platforms and products, enabling over 100 million global consumers and businesses. Grow Your Career Progress as either a people leader or technical expert, while increasing your domain expertise within a high-performing team. Expand Your Skills Use the latest languages, technologies, and delivery practices, and demonstrate your skills at internal hackathons, open-source days, and developer events. Global Tech Career Pathways Explore roles across 5x career pathways: Engineering & Architecture; Digital Product & Design; Service Delivery; Information Security; Product Delivery & Integration. Find your place in Tech on #TeamAmex. Meet our Tech Colleagues, leading through innovation. Laurence - “What provides unparallel satisfaction in my role is having a meaningful contribution to combating cybercrime.” Will - “Being able to move into different jobs around the company keeps things varied and exciting.” Dev - “As a new colleague, I was astonished at how quickly I was able to acclimate… I’ve achieved a lot in my first year.” Eve - “I thrive on building products and architecture-as-code that cement the data culture we have here.” Meghan - “I’ve built well-rounded skills and have been able to identify the type of engineering that suits me most..” Mohan - “Amex has a stellar technology organization; I get opportunities to gain exposure across various stacks.” Learn more about Tech careers on #TeamAmex.