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American Express
Date Posted: January 11, 2013Application Deadline: January 25, 2013
Contact Information: Casey Chandler, Casey.Chandler@aexp.com
Attached Document(s): Campus Undergraduate- Technologies Internship 2012-2013L (Word)
Description:
Campus Undergraduate-Technologies Internship 2012-2013
American Express Technologies
The digital age has allowed business to grow faster than the speed of light. But knowing how best to leverage technology to improve life for businesses and customers takes a special kind of talent. Is this your area of expertise?
Join the Technologies team at American Express, and you’ll influence and strengthen all of the core businesses across the organization. This rapidly growing area will challenge you to use your digital know-how and problem-solving skills to help plan, develop and implement the next generation of member-focused solutions. You’ll need to keep current on the tech front and informed on e-business. But overall, you’ll be part of the team that makes American Express the industry leader in cutting-edge, technology-based business solutions – and that’s big.
American Express is committed to hiring the best talent in each global market where we operate, and this can mean the opportunity to shape a future that's as bright and unique as you are.
Our summer internship program provides high-performing juniors with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in projects that have strategic, operational or technological significance to the company. Interns will gain a broad understanding of American Express and the Technologies organization, as well as experience with various business and technology portfolios in such roles as Programmer or Business Analyst. Additionally, participants are exposed to various areas of the company through interactions with key executives and networking opportunities. Technologies internships are located in Phoenix, Arizona and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What types of projects could you do as a Technologies Summer Intern at American Express?
o Evaluate new Open Source software and cloud computing infrastructure for internal development center
o Design a new web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) application
o Assist with development of IT strategy for strategic business applications
o Create and implement a knowledge management portal
o Assist with capacity planning for new Data Center build
Here are the skills and experiences we’re looking for. Do these describe you?
o Analytical Problem Solvers
o Collaborative Team Players
o Effective Communicators (Verbal and Written)
o Strong Customer Mindset
o Creative and digital mindset
o Undergraduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management & Information Systems, or related areas o Strong understanding of and/or coursework in one or more of the following:
• Programming experience (e.g. frameworks, patterns, database access, security)
• Web development experience (e.g. Java, .NET, XML/Web Services)
• Mobile development (both native e.g. iOS, Android; and web e.g. HTMLS)
• Software architecture, design, and development experience (e.g. Service-Oriented Architecture, Agile)
About Us
American Express is a global service company with a focus on the highly profitable, high-growth payments processing business. No other company offers a broader array of charge, lending, prepaid and co-brand cards for consumers, small businesses, midsize companies and large corporations. We are the card issuer of choice for high-spending Cardmembers, and much more. We’re a network that not only processes millions of transactions daily but also forges relationships between customers and merchants. We’re a partner helping to build the business of millions of establishments, from neighborhood shops to multinational corporations. We’re the world’s largest travel agency. We’re expense management experts. We’re problem solvers. Above all, we’re in the service business. And that means making a positive difference for our customers, wherever they need us.
Want to apply?
In order for your application to be considered, please complete the below steps:
1. Click on the below link and select apply online
https://axp.taleo.net/careersection/5/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1212015
2. Create a new username and password
3. Complete the application and submit!
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.
American Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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