Senior Associate Application Engineer

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. 

The Senior Associate Application Engineer is responsible for programming features and test cases as they learn about the broader product development and operations concepts. The Senior Associate role accelerates technical knowledge by working with and learning from engineering teammates.  Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. 

  Responsibilities 

• Completes most features and user stories including test cases and automation unattended 

• Learns more complex software engineering practices such as domain driven design, test driven development, operations, and security 

• Contributes to agile ceremonies, leads demos and presentations, helps new engineers learn established norms, and participates in technology communities 

• Participates in system design decisions and learns how these decisions impact the product as a whole 

• Learns to support production systems and understands how observed events and failures impact the product 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

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

• Bachelors – Computer Science or related 

• 1+ Years – Information Technology, (Software) Engineering, or related 

• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of advanced beginner on the Dreyfus engineering scale 

Preferred Qualifications 

Bonus Points If You Have: 

• Experience with Java and Spring framework 

• Scripting experience (Node JS, React JS)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar 

• Experience as part of an Agile engineering or development team  

• Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies and use of frameworks such as JUnit and Cucumber 

 

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview. 

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-27-2024. 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 $71,500.00 to $121,100.00. 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.

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, religi