Core Java Developer
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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:
Job Description:
The qualified candidate will be responsible for the implementation of Consumer Lending strategies in Blaze, a Business Rules Engine. This highly-motivated individual will partner closely with technology and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects in a fast-paced and challenging environment. They will have the opportunity to work on exciting new consumer Lending products, deploy cutting-edge models and contribute to the profitable growth of Discover Personal/Student Loans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze business requirements to ensure that they are clear and complete.
- Design and code complex Consumer Lending strategies accurately within deadlines.
- Lead high level design walk-through sessions with team and business partners.
- Maintain detailed project documentation in the form of flows and tables using Microsoft Visio and Excel.
- Work with business partners to resolve defects identified during testing; resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Build collaborative relationships with business and IT partners to complete projects.
- Proactively identify and act on business opportunities and challenges.
- Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
Skills:
Skills Required:
- 2 or more years work experience in software development
- Bachelors degree in computer science, business.
- Proficiency with Object Oriented programming (JAVA, C#, C++ or Python).
- Proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast paced environment.
- Problem solving ability that can research alternatives to determine best solution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skills Desired:
- Experience with Decision Management Tools (FICO Blaze Advisor, Drools, JRules or Corticon).
- Strong familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (e.g. requirements gathering, design, coding, and all phases of testing).
- Financial Services industry experience.
- Experience with Agile Development
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