Expert Enterprise Architect

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. 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.
Job Description:
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 is consistently awarded for both. We're 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.
Technical Architects at Discover develop technology strategies and future state architectures that enable value streams and product teams to deliver industry differentiating solutions. We combine deep technical domain understanding with a broad view of organizational concerns including business acumen, security, compliance, and product delivery. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities

• Develops technology strategies and future state architectures that enable value streams and product teams to deliver industry differentiating solutions. We combine deep technical domain understanding with a broad view of organizational concerns including business acumen, security, compliance, and product delivery.
• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
• Serves as a technical thought leader across product area/family. Creates architectural artifacts that address a broad spectrum of concerns
• Deep understanding within a given technology area
• Leads technical strategy for the enterprise. Balance long term with short term architectural needs
• Has a longer-term view of where domain / product family is headed
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of multiple technical areas

Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelors - Computer Science or related
• 10+ Years - Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Architecture or related
• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of expert on the Dreyfus architecture scale

Preferred Qualifications
Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with Enterprise Architecture methods (e.g. TOGAF)
• Experience using Enterprise Architecture modeling tools (e.g. LeanIX, Ardoq, Bizzdesign, etc)
• Experience developing architecture strategies using Business Architecture practices
• Experience in the financial industry
• Experience with modern architectures, digital and cloud solutions
• Experience leading large architecture program initiatives

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-27-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $171,000.00 to $235,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.