Senior Manager Software Engineering

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. 

This person will help lead our migration from the Orion to Action platform. In doing so, they manage a team including hiring, directing, mentoring, and assigning work. Develops and coaches teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee.

Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee. 

Major Responsibilities

• Manages software ownership and development from initial concept through continuous improvement. Supports individuals to achieve their individual development goals.
• Utilizes Agile and Lean practices to identify an solve systemic issues.
• Identifies and removes blockers to enable the team to meet business goals.
• Consults with management in the analysis of short and long range business requirements and recommends innovations.
• Coaches and mentors team members. Supports individuals to achieve their individual development goals. Utilizes Agile and Lean practices to identify and solve systemic issues. 
• Consults with management in the analysis of short- and long-range business requirements and recommends innovations. 
• Utilizes tools to support data-driven decision making. Identifies and removes blockers to enable the team to meet business goals. 
• Manages software ownership and development from initial concept through continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications 

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

• Bachelors – Information Technology or related 
• 8+ Years – Application Development Experience
• 2+ Years – People Management Experience

Preferred Qualifications 

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

• Background in UI; GraphQL
• Agile, Scrum Master
• Strategic Leadership
• Communication Excellence
• Team Development
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Building out enterprise level platforms 

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Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $122,500.00 to $206,500.00. 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 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

Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.

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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, n