Campus - Internship Programme - Undergraduate Software Engineer - 2027 (UK - Burgess Hill)

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

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.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Business Unit/Role Specific Info

At American Express, we empower future technologists to learn, innovate, and make an impact from day one. As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll join a 10\-week Summer Internship Program and contribute to real\-world technology projects that support seamless customer and colleague experiences. You’ll build software, collaborate with Agile teams, and learn how products are designed, developed, tested, and delivered in a global enterprise environment. These skills will give you the tools to accelerate in your studies and future career!

Enterprise Technology Services teams build and operate technology that helps American Express deliver trusted, secure, and customer first products and services. Interns may be aligned to scrum teams across backend engineering, frontend engineering, cloud engineering, mobile, AI/machine learning, data oriented engineering, or full\-stack product development. The role family is Software Engineering which means designing, coding, testing, and improving applications and services that help customers, colleagues, and partners get work done reliably and securely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full\-time Bachelor’s degree program


• Candidates with an expected graduation date in 2028


• Demonstrated experience through coursework, projects, research, or extracurricular activities using one or more programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C\#, Go, Kotlin, or similar technologies.


• Foundational understanding of computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, object\-oriented programming, debugging, and problem\-solving.


• Interest in building software applications across web, mobile, backend, cloud, API, or full\-stack environments.


• Familiarity with modern software development practices such as version control, testing, code reviews, Agile methodologies, and collaborative development workflows.


• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, intelligent automation, and AI\-powered developer tools.


• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with the ability to learn quickly, seek feedback, and work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A curious, collaborative problem solver who enjoys learning new technologies and applying them to practical challenges.


• Understanding and experience leveraging AI powered development tools, generative AI, intelligent automation, responsible AI, and machine learning fundamentals.


• Ability to collaborate with Product, Engineering, Quality, Security, and business partners from idea through delivery.


• Ability to translate customer or business needs into technical solutions while balancing quality, resilience, usability, and risk.


• Strong communication skills, including the ability to share progress, ask effective questions, and explain technical work to technical and non\-technical partners.


• A student who has built and programmed software through academic, personal, internship, open\-source, hackathon, or project\-based experiences.


• Someone who communicates clearly, welcomes feedback, and brings an inclusive, customer first mindset to team environments.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175\-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world\-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well\-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well\-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries


• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex


• Free access to global on\-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)


• Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program


• Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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