Data Engineer I

American Express is actively seeking a Data Engineer I in Phoenix, onsite. The role offers a competitive annual base salary range of USD 78,000 to 124,750, plus bonus incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a chance to join a collaborative culture that values learning, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement. Location is Phoenix, AZ, onsite.

In this role, you will design, build, and maintain data platforms and processing pipelines using cloud and big data technologies. Expect to work on ETL workflows, data modeling, and SQL-based data processing as part of a team-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus incentives
• 6% company match on retirement savings
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual options depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, for pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy
• Global on-site wellness centers (nurses and doctors, location dependent)
• Healthy Minds program offering free confidential counseling
• Career development and training opportunities

Technologies

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Storage
• BigQuery
• Spark
• Scala
• Hive
• SQL
• Git
• Jenkins
• Maven
• REST APIs
• HTTP
• Linux/Unix
• NoSQL databases
• Power BI
• DAX
• Power Query

Requirements

• 6 months plus years of software development experience
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) with exposure to Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies such as Spark, Scala, Hive, or SQL
• Basic understanding of ETL concepts, data modeling, and data processing techniques
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and SQL programming
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven
• Working knowledge of version control systems and build automation tools
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST APIs) and Linux/Unix environments
• Strong fundamentals in programming, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with a collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and process improvement

Good to Have

• Basic knowledge of Power BI for reports, dashboards, and visualizations
• Experience creating simple data models, metrics, and KPIs to support analytics
• Working knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and SQL for interactive reports and basic analysis
• Understanding of data modeling concepts and exposure to tabular or semantic models
• Basic troubleshooting and debugging skills for BI reports and dashboards
• Familiarity with BI concepts, metadata management, and data governance principles
• Awareness of data visualization best practices and the ability to present insights clearly
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in using data to inform business decisions
• Eagerness to learn modern BI technologies and continuously improve technical abilities
• Employment eligibility to work in the United States with American Express (visa sponsorship not offered for this position)