Expert Application Engineer (multiple openings) - IHM

Discover Financial Services, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Expert Application Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while driving strategic decisions that enhance their digital banking and payments capabilities. You will engage in meaningful work from day one, collaborating with experts and contributing to the development of secure web applications and efficient cloud solutions. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a culture that values growth and inclusivity, where your unique skills can shine.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Application Engineering or related roles.
• Expertise in cloud management and frontend frameworks like React.

Responsibilities

• Research new technology opportunities to enhance capabilities.
• Drive strategic technology decisions through collaboration.

Skills

Cloud hosting and management

Java Runtime

React

REST Web Services

Object-oriented design

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Git

Messaging systems (MQ, Rabbit MQ, Kafka, Kinesis)

Multi-threaded applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Artifactory

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: Expert Application Engineer (multiple openings)

Job Location: Riverwoods, Illinois

Job Type: Full Time

Duties:

Researches new technology opportunities and how they can be used to add technical capabilities at Discover. Drives strategic technology decisions based on collaboration with a broad field of experts outside of Discover. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Requirements:

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in an Application Engineer-related occupation.

Position Required Skills:

Position requires experience in the following: Cloud hosting and management of platform product; Compute, Java Runtime, and application packaging with messaging expertise; React and Frontend application frameworks; React Native or React app and REST Web Services development; Object-oriented design and implementation; CI/CD pipelines with technologies including Jenkins, Git, GitHub, or Artifactory; Working with relational databases and NoSQL database; Messaging systems such as MQ, Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or Kinesis; Developing multi-threaded and synchronization applications; Building secure web applications with user authentication.

Position eligible for incentives under Employee Referral Program.

Rate of Pay:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $148,949.00 to $217,400.00. 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:

1. Paid Parental Leave
2. Paid Time Off
3. 401(k) Plan
4. Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
5. Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
6. Recognition Program
7. Education Assistance
8. Commuter Benefits
9. Family Support Programs
10. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on May-18-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

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

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)

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).