Lead Application Architect
2 weeks ago
Job Overview
At Discover, we cultivate an environment where diversity, teamwork, and collaboration are at the forefront. Our commitment to our employees and customers has earned us numerous accolades. We hold our employees in high regard, making Discover an exceptional workplace. Play a pivotal role in assisting millions of consumers in achieving a more secure financial future while advancing your professional journey.
As a Principal Application Architect, you will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and enhancing technical capabilities within our application ecosystem. Leverage your comprehensive understanding of business operations and technical elements to develop application architecture that effectively aligns business and customer needs with critical technical factors such as resilience, security, and efficiency. Work closely with application engineers to ensure that the ecosystem is developed in accordance with the architectural vision, continuously adapting to meet the changing demands of customers and the business. Proactively manage and escalate risks and customer-related challenges as part of your daily responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Senior Product Owner(s) to define product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the technology strategy.
- Independently oversee the design process for applications.
- Mentor fellow architects in developing product quality strategies, including nonfunctional requirements such as reliability, availability, and security.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes and technical components.
- Educate others on solution design patterns.
- Guide internal technology communities, staying actively engaged in understanding and exploring modern technologies and trends.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive design overview of the product portfolio.
- Design and document solutions that meet business requirements.
- Conduct feasibility analyses, compare products, map capabilities, and provide high-level estimations.
- Implement necessary architecture development processes as required by the organization.
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 only: must possess a technical proficiency rating of proficient on the Dreyfus architecture scale.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Advantages:
- Experience in designing, building, and implementing 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.
External candidates will be required to undergo 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 pay 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
All Discover employees are dedicated to placing our customers at the center of our work. Each of us contributes daily to fostering a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is deeply 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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