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Senior Software Engineer I (Java / Kotlin)

American Express

Role Summary

Loyalty Partner Solutions GmbH (an American Express subsidiary) is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I for its technology center in Taramani, Chennai (Hybrid). In this full-stack backend role, you will design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance customer loyalty software platforms using Java and Kotlin. Working in an Agile environment, you will drive user story elaboration, conduct code reviews, write API specs, optimize code structures, and build automation tools supporting major enterprise clients such as Lufthansa (Miles & More), Deutsche Bahn, PAYBACK, and United Airlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Application Development & Refactoring: Write high-quality, reusable Java and Kotlin code, continuously refactoring existing software structures to improve quality and maintainability.
  • Agile Execution & Sprint Delivery: Core member of an Agile team driving story analysis, application design, automated testing, and release build procedures.
  • API Design & Code Reviews: Define robust API specifications, conduct thorough peer code reviews, write unit/integration test suites, and build automation utilities.
  • Distributed System Engineering: Maintain distributed, multi-tiered architectures and relational database systems operating behind complex enterprise loyalty applications.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, UX designers, and system architects to translate technical specifications into clean, scalable software features.

Key Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering OR Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) or equivalent.
  • Experience: 8 to 12 years of hands-on software development experience across enterprise-scale applications.
  • Core Technical Stack: Deep expertise in Java, Kotlin, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), distributed multi-tiered systems, and relational databases.
  • Development & Testing Tools: Solid experience with Unix/Linux environments, Postman, CI/CD automated deployment pipelines, and automated test frameworks.
  • Domain Exposure: Familiarity with travel, airline, retail, or loyalty management platforms is an added advantage.

About Loyalty Partner Solutions

Loyalty Partner Solutions GmbH, an American Express company based in Munich with offices in Chennai, is a global technology leader in high-performance customer loyalty management systems for airline, retail, and transportation leaders.

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Overview
Expected Salary ₹20 - ₹38 Lakhs/Annum
Experience Required 8 - 12 Years
Last Date to Apply 24-09-2026 5 days left
Posted On 19-09-2026
Mandatory Skills
Java Kotlin Object-Oriented Design (OOD) Distributed Systems Relational Databases API Specification Code Reviews Automated Testing Agile Methodologies Unix/Linux
Preferred Skills
CI/CD Tools Postman Infrastructure Components Refactoring System Processing Flows Loyalty Platform Domain User Research