**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:** **What You’ll Do** Works on more complex, less clearly-defined software projects under limited supervision. Applies a full understanding of established systems software development principles and best practices to analyze complex issues. Updates or modifies working methods in their own role/work area without the benefit of defined procedures. Application Engineers are expected to have a high level of knowledge of domain technologies, platforms and systems software development principles and best practices to independently resolve problems and make major changes to existing processes/systems. **How You’ll Do It** + Actively engage in data design and architectural reviews for infrastructure and tools that enhance engineering productivity and efficiency + Utilize multiple development languages/tools such as Ab Initio ETL, Python, Java to build prototypes and evaluate results for effectiveness and feasibility. + Adopt and influence domain driven design and architecture principles of security, scale, uptime and reliability + Operationalize open-source data-analytic tools for enterprise use. + Develop real-time data ingestion and streaming solutions leveraging technologies such as Kafka, Apache Spark, Python/Java. + Custom Data pipeline development (Cloud and locally hosted) + Provide support for deployed data applications and analytical models by being a trusted advisor to Data Scientists and other data consumers by identifying data problems and guiding issue resolution with partner Data Engineers and source data providers. + Provide subject matter expertise in the analysis, preparation of specifications and plans for the development of data processes. + Ensure proper data governance policies are followed by implementing or validating Data Lineage, Quality checks, classification, etc. Contributes to and leads technology communities of practice at Discover in areas of design-thinking, tools/technology, agile software development, security, architecture and/or data. + Creates and enforces IT standards within the system/application infrastructure and compatibility with the architecture of the platform + Analyze, design, program, test, and deploy new user stories and features with high quality (security, reliability, operations) to production. Understands the software development lifecycle and leverages critical thinking skills to properly evaluate features and functionality. + Guides early-career engineers by providing learning tasks as well as work related tasks, directs the work of emerging talent, and helps them continue to grow in their technical skillset through mentorship. + Has an oversight on application, system, and architecture design decisions and guides team to achieve key results for products assigned to them. + Remediates issues using engineering principles and creates proactive design solutions for potential failures to ensure high reliability of technical solutions. + Achieves team commitments (and influence others to do the same) through collaboration with other engineers, architects, product owners and data scientists. **Qualifications You’ll Need** **The Basics** + Bachelors – Computer Science, Engineering or related + 3+ Years – Information Technology, (Software) Engineering, or related + Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of competent on the Dreyfus engineering scale **Physical And Cognitive Responsibilities** + Primarily remain in a stationary position. + No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job. + Primarily performed indoors in an office setting. + Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator. + Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form. **Bonus Points If You Have** + 2+ years of hands-on AbInitio, Python, and SQL experience; PostgreSQL knowledge is a bonus + Strong experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, or similar; Ab Initio EME; Git/GitHub; Artifactory + A desire to write tools and applications to automate work rather than do things manually + Foundational understanding of software programming + Experience implementing Continuous Integration and Delivery processes + Experience with microservices, containers, and/or Kubernetes + Strong experience with Database Management; Snowflake MPP experience a plus + Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scalability) on new and current systems. + Experience developing, deploying and maintaining large-scale Cloud-native solutions + Experience building data pipelines to ingest data into data lake External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview **_Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis._** \#LI-KE \#Remote \#BI-Remote **Application Deadline:** The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-10-2024. 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 $86,500.00 to $146,100.00. 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.