Application Engineer (multiple openings) - IHM

Discover Financial Services, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Application Engineer, where you'll contribute to meaningful projects from day one. This role involves analyzing and developing enterprise applications using cutting-edge technologies like Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. Collaborate with a talented team to implement high-quality features and ensure software reliability. Enjoy a culture that values growth and inclusivity, while making a significant impact on millions of customers' financial futures. If you're passionate about technology and eager to innovate in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development or related occupation.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code, test, and deploy new user stories and product features.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring/Spring Boot

Microservices

JavaScript

ReactJs

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Unit Testing

Performance Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Lucid charts

Miro

IntelliJ

VSCode

JMeter

Selenium

Postman

Swagger

GitHub CI/CD

Job description

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:

Employer: DFS Corporate Services LLC

Job Title: Application Engineer (multiple openings)

Job Location: Riverwoods, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Duties: Analyze, design, code, test, and deploy new user stories and product 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. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Developer-related occupation.

Position required skills: Analyzing existing architecture of applications and documenting them using Microsoft Visio, and Lucid charts, and Miro. System/technical specifications using UML and sequence diagrams; Designing and developing enterprise applications from specifications using JAVA/J2EE based technologies and frameworks (e.g. Core Java, J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, JPA, Web Services, SOAP, REST, JSON, Microservices, Asynchronous Messaging, Event Driven Internal Architecture, or RabbitMQ/Apache Kafka), and experience with Maven and Gradle; Performing development of code, troubleshooting and debugging using tools like IntelliJ, VSCode, or DBs and DB tools like SQL Developer, Oracle, PostGreSql, or Redis for data storage and retrieval/analytics; Development of UI components using Javascript, Jquery, and ReactJs on the user experience layer; Implementing unit tests using Junit, Mockito, PowerMock, and WireMock to ensure software is functioning according to the proposed specifications; Conducting performance testing under load using JMeter to ensure scalability; Using frameworks like Selenium, Serenity, or Cucumber for automated testing to ensure software reliability; Using SOAPUI, Postman, and Swagger for testing SOAP and REST Webservices; Using cloud native technologies to design and develop applications. Deploy the same to public cloud providers like AWS or Azure; Using Docker and Kubernetes platforms for containerization and orchestration like Open Shift Container Platform. Use Jenkins and GitHub CI/CD for continuous integration and deployment; and Monitoring application performance/metrics using Instana, Kibana, DataDog, or Grafana for any issues.

Rate of Pay: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $106,558 to $150,200. 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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility.

Benefits: We 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
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website by clicking on “Apply Now.”

Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-16-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

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)

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 [e-mail]. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.