Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career. 

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Application Engineer influences and drives Discover's strategic technology decisions. They drive Discover's strategic technology decisions and are recognized outside of Discover as a thought leader.

Responsibilities:

• Researches new technology opportunities and how they can be used to add technical capabilities at Discover.

• Drives strategic technology decisions based on collaboration with a board field of experts outside of Discover.

• Contributes to the external image of Discover Technology as a desired workplace to learn technology best practices.

• Recognized outside of Discover as a thought leader and participates in internal and external communities.

• Shapes learning paths for Discover engineers by bringing what they learn back to Discover so everyone can benefit from their experiences.

• Always learning and bringing new and advanced skills to the team

• Contributes beyond current role, is not constrained by title or team.

• Design/Architecture Skills - able to design as well as provide consultation to others, identifies bottlenecks and recommends solutions

• Contributes to the external image of Discover Technology as a desired workplace to learn technology best practices

• Consistently acts in a consulting role across multiple teams (not just own)Strong mentorship skills

• Recommends new technologies, able to teach/train across the organization, develops with future state in mind. 

• Active participant in external tech communities"

• Creates opportunities for Discover Technology teams to learn industry best practices

Minimum Qualifications 

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Security, Information Technology or related

• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology, (Software) Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications 

If we had our say, we’d also look for: 

• Experience recommending new technologies

• Teach/train across the organization, develops with future state in mind. 

• Experience working with relational or no-SQL databases

• Experience with Java and Spring boot

• Experience with REST/API design and development

• Cloud based experience

• Ability to build perspective and influence decision making based on wisdom in the field

• Ability to develop novel approaches to solve problems in new ways.

• Can cascade the role from the trenches to the board room – Can translate technical to executive summary

• Has published works or industry contributions, is often a speaker at industry conferences.

• Has passion for continuous improvement and seeks out ways to drive change

• Focuses on Design and architecture of solutions, clears blockers provides consulting to efforts.

• Strong in Agile, CI/CD, Devops, Testing, quality control"                                                                                            

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to present complex problems in a simple manner

• Passion for Learning, Must Have Self-Taught Skills Gained Through Online Study, Training Courses and Most Importantly Through Experimentation

• Strives for Continuous Improvement

• Works well with others - Manages Conflict Well

• Must have contributed beyond scope of defined work

• Passion for innovation

• Be a creative thinker/problem solver

• Ability to Drive Change

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

What are you waiting for? Apply today

 

And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

 

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work.  To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

 

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-02-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $125,500.00 to $211,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected]. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.