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Principal Application Engineer (Full Stack)
Principal Application Engineer (Full Stack)-April 2024
Riverwoods
Apr 20, 2025
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Make a difference working in a culture that thrives on customer-focused innovation.
10,000+ employees
Financial Services
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About Principal Application Engineer (Full Stack)

  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.

  Develops and maintains full stack solutions to fit business needs. Full stack solutions require one or more of the following: front-end (user interfaces), back-end (APIs), database and development. Works directly with business partners to understand business requirements. Independently innovates on and advocates for best practices within the team, and collaborates on them across the enterprise. Carries a holistic view of all products and their interactions to design complex solutions and plan for how new projects will fit into the larger ecosystem. Solves complex technical problems. Guides team in implementation of solutions from inception to production. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

  Responsibilities

  Develops and maintains complex front-ends with a focus on user experience.Develops and maintains backend systems.Uses holistic knowledge of all products in the team's ecosystem to plan how new systems will be built and integrated.

  Innovates on and advocates for best practices and improved processes within the team and with internal partners; stays up to date with technology trends and innovations; mentors team members.Creates and maintains DevOps processes, application infrastructure, and utilizes cloud services (including database systems and models).Supports live systems to ensure business continuity.

  Minimum Qualifications

  At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field8+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fieldIn lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

  Preferred Qualifications

  If we had our say, we'd also look for:

  Full Stack Academy, General Assembly or comparable programs may adequately supplement a non-CS bachelor's degree Experience working with containerization and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes/Openshift) and cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP or others. Experience in key technologies to be leveraged by the team including Java, Python / PySpark, Spark, CI/CD technologiesExperience working with a variety of data platforms such as S3, Snowflake, Redis, Cassandra • Experience building and implementing API service architecturesUnderstanding of software testing principles and methodologies • Experience in high availability & scalability design, as well as performance monitoringYou will have strong software engineering skills using your hands-on knowledge of React JS, Javascript, and CSS

  What are you waiting for? Apply today!

  And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

  The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-24-2023. 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 $104,000.00 to $175,600.00. 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 LeavePaid Time Off401(k) PlanMedical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings AccountSTD, Life, LTD and AD&DRecognition ProgramEducation AssistanceCommuter BenefitsFamily Support ProgramsEmployee 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)

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