Job Description

Discover. A brighter future.

With Discover, youll have the chance to make a difference at one of the worlds leading digital banking and payments companies. From Day 1, youll do meaningful work youre passionate about, with the support and resources you need for success. We value what makes each employee unique and provide a collaborative, team-based culture that gives everyone an opportunity to shine. Be the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future, while building the future you want, here at Discover.

Job Description



What Youll Do

As part of our Digital Payments technology domain, youll:

* Lead Agile-focused software development teams to help our organization drive towards emerging technologies. While primarily providing hands-on development work, youll also mentor junior-level software developers.
* Leverage your leadership skills to help shape our business and technology outcomes to meet customer and partner needs.
* Create and break-down product/platform efforts into successful execution-ready plans.
* Contribute to the developer experience by leveraging the latest industry technologies to enhance current solution patterns and define new ones.

How Youll Do It

* Maintain application software and systems.
* Test and mitigate risks for all projects and releases
* Ensure quality code is delivered through continuous integration, development, and testing.
* Perform technical design, coding with test automation, support, and documentation of software application modifications.
* Deliver technology solutions that support business goals.
* Partner with product owners to understand business requirements, evaluate features, and translate application specifications into workable technical solutions.
* Support technical initiatives and provide team with input into best practices.
* Oversee and review development activities of highly-complex global teams, consisting of both full-time staff and contractors.
* Provide leadership and guidance to junior-level software developers to enhance their growth and help them achieve objectives.

Qualifications Youll Need

The Basics:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, business computer systems, or related technical field
* 6+ years of experience in software engineering or related field
* In lieu of degree, 8+ years of experience in software engineering or related field

Bonus Points If You Have:

* Experience working in a highly complex and scaled global technology organization
* Time spent working for an organization in either the financial services or technology space
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What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

US Benefits

Work Perks:

* 24-Hour Nurse Hotline & Telehealth Services
* 7 Paid Holidays
* Adoption Assistance
* Annual Flu Shots
* Commuter Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Work Environment
* Group Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
* Healthy Eating Program
* Legal Assistance Plan
* Mothers Rooms
* Onsite Emotional Health Counselors
* Onsite Fitness Centers
* Onsite Weight Watchers at Work
* Paid Parental Leave
* Professional and Leadership Development Programs
* Recognition Program
* Service Anniversary Awards
* Tuition Reimbursement

Health:

* Annual Health Evaluation and Health Coaching
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
* Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
* Life and Accident Insurance
* Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
* Onsite Health Services Center with Nurse Practitioner

Financial Wellness:

* 401(k) Savings Plan with Fixed and Matching Contributions
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Financial Engines
* Financial Wellness for You Learning Programs

UK Benefits

* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* Annual Incentive Scheme
* Up to 25 days annual leave per calendar year
* Private Health Care is a taxable benefits
* Annual health assessments
* Flexi Fridays
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Perks @ Work
* Ride to Work (Cycle Scheme)
* Season Ticket loan
* You Care We Share (Charity program that has matching contributions)
* Volunteering Hours
* Study Leave (5 days)
* EAP- Employee Assistance Program
* Dental plan (Taxable benefit)