About the role#
Join us for a 10-week summer internship program where you will contribute to real-world technology projects. You will work within an Agile scrum team to build, test, and improve software applications that support our customers and colleagues. This role provides an opportunity to see how products are designed, developed, and delivered in a global enterprise environment.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to an Agile scrum team by developing, testing, and improving software applications.
- Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
- Explore and experiment with emerging AI-powered developer tools.
- Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to understand requirements and prioritize features.
- Build confidence working across different parts of the technology stack.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time graduate master's degree program.
- Demonstrated experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- Foundational understanding of computer science concepts, including data structures and algorithms.
- Interest in building software applications across web, mobile, backend, and cloud environments.
- Familiarity with modern software development practices.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About American Express
American Express is a global financial services company based in New York. Founded in 1850, it provides payment solutions, corporate cards, and network services to individuals and businesses. The company operates as a public organization with over 10,000 employees. It focuses on facilitating commerce and providing financial products to its customers.
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