Toddler Wrangler. Defect Hunter. Senior Quality Engineer.

Name: Sneha P.
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer, Enterprise Payments Platform

World of possibilities
I wasn’t really looking for a job change when my friend forwarded me the Senior Quality Engineer role here. But when she did, my interest was instantly piqued. I was amazed by the world of possibilities. I was excited to use all the latest tools and technologies to deliver solutions. I wanted to know more about all the potential career paths that Discover offered. More than anything though, I was intrigued by the company culture and values. Being in the information technology (IT) sector for over eleven years, I believe in strong ethics driving excellence. I felt that Discover valued these same areas too. And now here I am.

Meeting requirements
My team performs system integration tests for different initiatives within the enterprise payments platform settlements release train. We make sure that all the business requirements are met before the developed solutions go to higher environments, and eventually, into production.

Quality is king
Quality needs to be controlled in every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). A small oversight in product testing at the integration level can lead to a major issue at the production level. So, I have to understand the business requirements correctly and ensure the solution is as expected. I need to make sure our test scenarios are efficient, hence enabling solutions to be more robust and defect-free when they’re in production.

Every day is a learning day
Every day is a learning day at Discover. It feels great to learn new things and contribute to real-time initiatives at same time. I’ve not only learnt the latest tools and technologies, but I’ve also experienced continuous change and process improvements.

Adding value every day
I’m a very enthusiastic and positive person. I come with strong technical documentation skills that have helped other teams understand the work we deliver. I enjoy a collaborative approach and encourage the same within my team.

Zero micro-management
There’s literally zero micro-management. Being a mum of two means that I need lots of flexibility. I have never felt let down here. Discover trusts their employees. I think it comes from the company culture— people respect and trust each other. Managers always stay in touch and are approachable, actually listen to what I have to share, and (added bonus) don’t make us do time sheets! All in all, the trust is clear and it makes working here wonderful.

Running with toddlers
My eyes popped out when I saw the benefits Discover offers. Even with COVID-19, the company is still providing the means for childcare, which is amazing. I also love the ability to work summer hours. I have two toddlers running around at home, so I really appreciate the flex scheduling and childcare coverage. Though I hardly have time for hobbies anymore with my little ones, I might just have enough time to catch up on some sports or for some light reading.

Never step away
If you want to know what happens when you swipe your card at a shop to when your transaction is approved, Discover is the place for you. If you’re enthusiastic and a quick learner, then you’ll never want to step away. As your career progresses here, you’ll never feel stagnant. We’re a learning hub.