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Discover. A brighter future.

With us, youll 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.

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About Discover

Discover Financial Services (DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its direct banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in 190 countries and territories.

Discovers vision is to be the leading direct bank and payments partner and its mission is to help people spend smarter, manage debt better and save more so they achieve a brighter financial future.

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers, and which is consistently awarded for both. Were all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

Technology and People First Approach:

Discover has embarked on an exciting technology journey to be one of best in class. Our culture places its people and customers first and embraces a we succeed together mentality. As part of our newly formed, Technology Capabilities and Innovation organization, we are seeking a Director, Technology Way of Working to continue to drive change across the technology function.

Product development is a team sport that follows a practice that defines a culture of business technology innovation and speed grounded on principles that will allow for faster and more robust application development, deployment, and change. In this role you will work with Discover Distinguished Engineers and Product teams to establish and nurture technology standards, re-use, tools and software development lifecycle (SDLC) grounded on open-source principles that will allow us to deliver better and measurable outcomes while at the same time establish a positive and rewarding engineering environment.

As a leader, you will have a strong engineering mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to build strong partnerships at all levels across our enterprise. We are looking for individuals to leverage Agile methodology and eliminate redundancies that will allows our teams to strive for excellence.

Description:

The Director, Technology Way of Working will have oversight for setting goals for the team, hiring engineers, prioritizing projects and having a deep knowledge of technology and ecosystem trends. This leader will be actively involved in developing new products, identifying requirements, mentoring engineers and setting timelines and proposing different ways of thinking about technology and ecosystems to deliver value.

This Director will be responsible for bringing the future vision of technology at Discover to life today. Future-focused, this leader will think about possibilities all things people-related and have a strong bias for action. This individual will translate high-level concepts to our Executive Committee and immediately jump into the details helping to execute strategy and drive accountability across a highly matrixed organization. In addition, the Director will ensure the success of the upcoming Discover Technology Academy, a world-class in-house technical university for engineers, by engineers that will help to propel Discover forward and achieve our ambitious tech transformation goals.

Responsibilities:

* Sets and Implements best practice engineering methods.
* Provides technical guidance, methods, standards and innovation to engineering teams and top management across Discover.
* Oversees development/advocacy teams and their projects, monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements and ensure compliance with security regulations.
* Supports established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.
* Presenting budgets and plans, finding and implementing ways to improve cost-efficiency.
* Maintains good relationships with internal and external stakeholder, skilled in working by influence.
* Clear understating of technology, development practices, and ecosystem and business trends with a practical approach to driving innovation.

Skills Required:

* Bachelors degree required. Master's degree preferred.
* 10+ years of experience in leadership development, adult education, business or a related field.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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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)