Lead Application Engineer

1 week ago

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Financial Services Full time

Explore a rewarding career with Discover.

At Discover, we believe in the power of meaningful work from the very first day. Our workplace culture thrives on three fundamental principles: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day, and We Succeed Together. We are committed to your growth and to making a significant impact at one of the foremost digital banking and payments organizations. Your individuality is valued, and we encourage you to shine.

Join us in shaping a future where millions of individuals can achieve a brighter financial outlook with Discover.

Position Overview:

At Discover, you will immerse yourself in a culture that prioritizes diversity, teamwork, and collaboration. We are dedicated to our employees just as much as we are to our clients, consistently earning accolades for our employee-centric approach. Our people are the cornerstone of Discover's success. Be a vital part of our mission to assist countless consumers in achieving their financial aspirations while advancing your own career in a fulfilling environment.

***Note: This position does not offer sponsorship or transfer of employment work visas. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.***

As a Senior Associate Application Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and deploying dependable software systems at scale. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will create and sustain comprehensive solutions that align with our business objectives. Your comprehensive understanding of all products and their interrelations will enable you to craft sophisticated solutions and envision the future of our broader technical landscape. By innovating independently and championing best practices, you will tackle intricate challenges and guide the team through the entire process from conception to deployment. You will proactively manage and escalate risks and issues that may impact customers during your daily responsibilities.

As part of the Digital Payments team, your role will focus on modernizing digital payment systems aimed at mitigating fraud and safeguarding all entities within the payment ecosystem, including Discover's consumers. You will build and release robust software systems at scale. Collaborating with enterprise-wide teams, you will develop and maintain full-stack solutions tailored to our business needs. Your holistic perspective on all products and their interactions will empower you to design elegant solutions and strategize the future state of our extensive technical ecosystem. By independently innovating and advocating for best practices, you will solve complex problems and guide the team on implementing solutions from inception to production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently complete most features and user stories, including test cases and automation.
  • Advance your knowledge of complex software engineering practices such as domain-driven design, test-driven development, operations, and security.
  • Contribute to agile ceremonies, lead demonstrations and presentations, assist new engineers in learning established norms, and engage in technology communities.
  • Participate in system design decisions and understand how these choices affect the overall product.
  • Learn to support production systems and comprehend how observed events and failures impact the product.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you should possess:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • For internal applicants only: a technical proficiency rating of advanced beginner on the Dreyfus engineering scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional advantages if you have:

  • Experience with the technical stack including Java, AWS, Kubernetes, Spring, Postgres, Oracle, and TomCat.
  • Hands-on experience in a cloud-based environment, particularly AWS.
  • Experience with container implementation, ideally using Docker, as well as CI/CD pipeline experience.

Compensation:

The base salary for this position typically ranges from $71,500.00 to $121,000.00. Additional incentives may be included as part of a competitive total compensation package. Factors such as geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may influence the salary for this role.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and programs based on eligibility, including:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability, Life, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discover is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Discover complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding qualified individuals with disabilities and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require assistance in searching for a position, completing an application, or participating in an interview, please reach out for support.

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