Infrastructure Engineer Mainframe: Career Site Uat - Campus Recruitment

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Business Unit/Role Specific Info:
Mainframe & Data Center Infrastructure's mission is to engineer, operate and support highly available and scalable infrastructures at the enterprise level, which includes mainframe and middleware systems, database operations, data centers and security services. It is our commitment to deliver a frictionless enterprise centric environment.
The Infrastructure Engineer will assist with the engineering and design of critical American Express mainframe applications and infrastructure in conjunction with solving, tuning and debugging of applications and databases using the mainframe platform. The Infrastructure Engineer will report directly to the Mainframe Director of Product Engineering, or the Director of Mainframe Infrastructure Operations, or the Director of Mainframe Application Services or the Director of Mainframe Program Management Office.

Responsibilities
Interact with Mainframe Infrastructure and Application Engineers and Architects to exploit modern technologies such as Docker Containers, SPARK, Java, KAFKA, Pervasive Encryption, and High Availability
Assist with engineering of large/complex projects with a variety of components and integration points
Actively modernize platforms and applications using current agile practices (dev/ops)
Interact with business and vendor partners to better understand their objectives, technical landscape and/or how to identify and solve complex problems/issues
Interact with Infrastructure and Application Engineers and Architects to exploit modern mainframe technologies such as, Java, Encryption, Sysplex, Hybrid Cloud, High Availability, Active/Active and mainframe networking
Partner with Engineers to define solution requirements, perform coding and/or hands-on technical implementation
Assist with infrastructure performance and security assessments
Assist with internal analysis and support to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance
Participate in brainstorming and discovery exercises to determine new technologies based on research, proof of concept efforts and independent investigation
Ensure engineering is consistent with enterprise engineering standards, guidelines and principles
Participate in team architecture and engineering discussions and forums
Employ technical expertise to help team members overcome technical problems during production outages and solution delivery
Ensure compliance with technical, architectural, regulatory, and strategic standards, policies, and procedures

Skills/Experience:
Knowledge or willingness to learn modern mainframe technologies on z-platforms such as Java, Encryption, Sysplex, Hybrid Cloud, High Availability, Active/Active and Mainframe Networking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt a message to the appropriate audience
Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, data analysis, and decision-making skills
Experience with design and implementation strategies of mainframe and distributed applications

Qualifications
Must earn a Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, or related field.
Ability to sufficiently complete coding questions
Students must have a graduation date between December 2022 and June 2023

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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 
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex 
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit ourColleague Benefits Site.
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.
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