Technology Graduate Review
at American Express
Graduate Scheme
Software Engineering
Burgess Hill
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at American Express?
Really good! Lots of things to learn and very friendly and helpful people
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Main responsibilities were: PoC work, delivering optimisations and working with stakeholders to align on requirements
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Felt very well integrated in the team and got the chance to work on a highly impactful project.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Decently good benefits with below average compensation package.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Overall the technologies are a bit dated but my current position offered a lot of opportunities to learn and experiment with new stuff.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Really good opportunity to learn new stuff and expand my skill set
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Very good managers, very supportive and careful about wlb
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
One of the best wlb packages. Flexible hours and days in office with additional perks like free fridays on summers.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
professional and inclusive
How would you rate American Express initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
one of the best at promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
How would you rate American Express CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Good initiatives
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend American Express to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good benefits, wlb and interesting work
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Much better then expected out of the recruitment process
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to American Express?
Show passion and desire to learn, that's what's most important
