Senior Associate Developer
At Discover Financial Services, you'll find yourself in the company of some of the industry's smartest and most reliable professionals. And at a company that rewards dedication, values innovation and supports growth.
Thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and shared success. Build on a foundation of mutual respect. Join the company that understands rewarding careers like no other, with this exceptional opportunity:
Requisition Number P158721 Job Type Full Time Post Date Location Riverwoods (IL) Functional Area Information Technology Maximum Salary 0 Minimum Salary 0 Requisition Shift
Job Description
As a software developer with Discover’s Digital Development team, you will be responsible for developing large scale customer facing applications. You will work in small agile teams to design and build new product offerings for Discover’s award-winning digital products.
Why work at Discover? Because Discover is a recognized leader as a direct bank and payments partner that fosters a challenging and rewarding work environment.
You will be successful at Discover if you can:
· Break down complex requirements into workable technical solutions to solve business problems
· Build high quality software for large scale and highly available systems
· Actively contribute to the digital department’s developer community to support technical initiatives and provide input into best practices
· Provide strong technical and team leadership
Background
· You will have at least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience with highly scalable and reliable web applications using Java
· You will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
· You will have experience working with an iterative software development methodology
· You will have a strong understanding of web services (SOAP or REST), relational databases and object-oriented design principles
· You are ambitious, self-motivated, and willing to grow in a challenging environment
About Us
Since Discover launched in 1986, we've made a business of redefining the credit card industry for the better. We were first to have no annual fee, first to offer cash rewards, first to provide 24/7 customer service, and we rank #1 in customer loyalty. As a Fortune 500 company, we strive to provide our employees with an environment where they can contribute in a way that's different from other large institutions. If you're looking for a place to make a difference and let your voice shine through, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today at discover.com/careers.
Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability.
Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6+ years work experience
• Must have hands-on experience with highly scalable and reliable web applications using Java
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Familiar with Agile software development methodologies
• Strong understanding of relational databases and object oriented principles
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and willing to grow in a challenging environment
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.