Senior Manager Software Engineering

1 month ago


Riverwoods IL United States Discover Financial Services Full time

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.
As a Sr. Manager Application Engineering you are responsible for the application ownership, development delivery, and support for value streams. Manages a team, including hiring, directing, mentoring, and assigning work. Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee. Responsibilities 
  • Coaches and mentors team members. Supports individuals to achieve their individual development goals. Utilizes Agile and Lean practices to identify and solve systemic issues. 
  • Consults with management in the analysis of short- and long-range business requirements and recommends innovations. 
  • Utilizes tools to support data-driven decision making. Identifies and removes blockers to enable the team to meet business goals. 
  • Manages software ownership and development from initial concept through continuous improvement. 
Minimum Qualifications At a minimum, here’s what we need from you: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 
  • 8+ years of experience in Application Development 
  • 2+ years of People Management 
Preferred Qualifications If we had our say, we’d also look for 
  • The ability to understand the big picture/why of the product and have influence over it.
  • Understand technology needed to support your product and provide direction on that product's capability.
  • Have enough knowledge of architecture and design to influence or challenge team's designs
  • Lead or guide design process for complex solutions.
  • Experience researching the latest methodologies and patterns for product/application design and continually look to innovate.
  • You stay up to date on the latest industry trends in infrastructure, reliability, security, quality, and DevOps and applies that knowledge to work. 
  • A thought leader in risk, compliance, quality, security, reliability and DevOps practices and influence the strategic direction within teams and across Discover.
  • Understand the technical challenges facing the team and can articulate plans to overcome them.
  • Ensure your teams understand and follow key development practices, such as paired programming, test-driven development, CI/CD automation. 
  • Frequently participate in team delivery activities to maintain your craft.
  • Guide teams to work autonomously and independently deliver product outcomes. 
  • Understand and influence the product's vision and goals by articulating what's possible with technology.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-10-2024. 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 HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.



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