Lead Application Architect

2 weeks ago

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Full time

Job Overview

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At Discover, we foster a culture that emphasizes diversity, teamwork, and collaboration. Our commitment to our employees and customers has earned us numerous accolades. We deeply value our workforce at Discover, making it an exceptional workplace. As a pivotal contributor, you will assist millions of consumers in achieving a more secure financial future while advancing your professional journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Senior Product Owner(s) to define product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the overarching technology strategy.
  • Take the lead in the design process for applications, ensuring high standards are met.
  • Provide mentorship to fellow architects on developing product quality strategies, focusing on nonfunctional requirements such as reliability, availability, and security.
  • Demonstrate a robust understanding of business processes alongside technical components.
  • Educate team members on effective solution design patterns.
  • Guide internal technology communities, staying engaged with modern technologies and industry trends.
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive design overview of the product portfolio.
  • Design and document solutions that effectively address business needs.
  • Conduct feasibility analyses, evaluate products, map capabilities, and offer high-level estimations.
  • Implement necessary architecture development processes as dictated by organizational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Architecture, or similar roles.
  • For internal candidates: must possess a technical proficiency rating of proficient on the Dreyfus architecture scale.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Advantages:

  • Experience in designing, building, and deploying software applications on Kubernetes and cloud platforms.
  • Proficiency in developing web applications using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript frameworks, and full-stack web application development.
  • Knowledge of API and application integration patterns.
  • Familiarity with business process management technologies such as IBM BPM.
  • Experience with microservice architecture, hexagonal architecture patterns, and domain-driven design.
  • Background in payment networks and the banking sector.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

All external applicants will be required to participate in a technical interview.

Compensation:

The base salary for this position typically ranges from $148,000.00 to $204,000.00. Additional incentives may be part of a competitive total compensation package. Factors such as geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level can influence the compensation for this role.

Benefits:

We offer a variety 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 coverage
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

At Discover, we are dedicated to placing our customers at the center of our work. Each employee plays a vital role in nurturing a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to promoting 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 other legally protected statuses.

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