Principal Application Engineer (multiple openings) - IHM

Discover Financial Services; Riverwoods (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Principal Application Engineer to create impactful technology solutions. The role involves analyzing, designing, coding, and deploying high-quality product features. Join a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion while helping millions achieve a brighter financial future.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Health plans

Disability and life insurance

Recognition programs

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a similar role or related engineering occupation.

Responsibilities

• Create technology solutions for high-impact business priorities.
• Analyze, design, code, test, and deploy solutions and product features.

Skills

Selenium

AWS

DevOps

Agile

Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Jira

JMeter

Job description

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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. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while helping millions find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description

Employer: DFS Corporate Services LLC

Job Title: Principal Application Engineer (multiple openings)

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Create technology solutions for high-impact business priorities.
• Analyze, design, code, test, and deploy solutions and product features with high quality.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permitted per company policies.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, plus 6 years of experience in a similar role or related engineering occupation.

Required Skills

• Experience in building E2E test frameworks for functional and non-functional testing using Selenium.
• Experience with AWS (SOAP or REST), data migration to AWS cloud, automation frameworks with POM design patterns.
• DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Selenium, JMeter for web services and UI testing.
• Test strategy, data approach, defect management using Jira, KPI dashboards, Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range is approximately $126,755 to $180,200, with additional incentives possible. Benefits include paid parental leave, 401(k), health plans, disability and life insurance, recognition programs, education assistance, commuter benefits, and employee stock purchase plan. More info at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

Application Details

Apply directly through our website. The application window closes on May 24, 2025, but early application is encouraged.

Additional Information

Discover is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Positions marked as remote are limited to locations within the country where the position is based. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT