Application Engineer

  • Discover Financial Services
  • Riverwoods, IL
  • time-alarm-solid 02-29-2024

Job Description

We are looking for an Application Engineer to join Discover Financial Services, a global leader in digital banking and payments. As a Full Stack Engineer in the Digital Payments team, you will play a key role in building and releasing reliable software systems at scale. Your responsibilities will include analyzing, designing, programming, testing, and deploying new features while mentoring junior team members and achieving team commitments through leadership and effective communication. You will guide the team in making key design decisions, proactively remediate issues, and contribute to technology communities at Discover.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related areas.
  • Internal proficiency rating of competent on the Dreyfus engineering scale (for internal applicants).

Bonus Points

  • Experience with legacy modernization projects.
  • Strong Java and cloud-based technology experience (OCP).
  • Designing, owning, and operating Kafka clusters for event-driven architecture.
  • Designing, owning, and supporting pipeline capabilities for deploying applications and infrastructure into production.
  • Problem-solving skills with a focus on long-term solutions and automation.

If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for innovation and collaboration, and are ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values diversity and teamwork, apply now to join us at Discover Financial Services.

Benefits

  • 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.

Discover is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an environment free from discrimination. Apply now to be a part of our customer-centric culture that values compliance and risk management.