SQL Programmer

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

American Express Global Business Travel is dedicated to helping clients maximize the value of their travel programs through cost savings, exceptional service, and advanced technology solutions.
The Americas Product Deployment team implements, integrates, and maintains end-to-end travel technology solutions.
We are seeking a technology-savvy and innovative SQL Programmer to join our team. This role is responsible for configuring and optimizing technology solutions, ensuring end-to-end quality, and supporting operational performance. You will work closely with product teams and technology developers to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL).

• Perform database performance tuning through query optimization, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and efficient use of CTEs and temporary tables.

• Process, validate, and transform large-scale HR and operational datasets from multiple file formats (.csv, .xlsx, .txt) into optimized database solutions.

• Develop automated SQL workflows and integrate data processes using VisualCron or similar enterprise scheduling and automation tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while ensuring SLA compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) development, including advanced SQL programming, stored procedures, functions, and query optimization.

• Strong expertise in database performance tuning, indexing, execution plans, and large-volume data processing.

• Experience with SQL automation tools (e.g., VisualCron) and ETL/data integration workflows is highly preferred.

• Proficient in analyzing complex datasets with strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, and HR or staffing-related data environments is an advantage.

Location

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more!

This role is for CWT, a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!