Application Engineer (multiple openings) - IHM

About This Role

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:

Employer:            DFS Corporate Services LLC 

Job Title:              Application Engineer (multiple openings)

  

Job Location:       Riverwoods, IL 

Job Type:              Full Time 

Duties: Analyze, design, code, test, and deploy new user stories and product features with high quality (security, reliability, operations) to production. Understands the software development lifecycle and leverages critical thinking skills to properly evaluate features and functionality. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Developer-related occupation.

Position required skills: Analyzing existing architecture of applications and documenting them using Microsoft Visio, and Lucid charts, and Miro. system/technical specifications using uml and sequence diagrams; Designing and developing enterprise applications from specifications using JAVA/J2EE based technologies and frameworks (e.g. Core Java, J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, JPA, Web Services, SOAP, REST, JSON, Microservices, Asynchronous Messaging, Event Driven Internal Architecture, or RabbitMQ/Apache Kafka), and experience with Maven and Gradle; Performing development of code, troubleshooting and debugging using tools like IntelliJ, VSCode, or DBs and DB tools like SQL Developer, Oracle, PostGreSql, or Redis for data storage and retrieval/analytics; Development of UI components using Javascript, Jquery, and ReactJs on the user experience layer; Implementing unit tests using Junit, Mockito, PowerMock, and WireMock to ensure software is functioning according to the proposed specifications; Conducting performance testing under load using JMeter to ensure scalability; Using frameworks like Selenium, Serenity, or Cucumber for automated testing to ensure software reliability; Using SOAPUI, Postman, and Swagger for testing SOAP and REST Webservices; Using cloud native technologies to design and develop applications. Deploy the same to public cloud providers like AWS or Azure; Using Docker and Kubernetes platforms for containerization and orchestration like Open Shift Container Platform. Use Jenkins and GitHub CI/CD for continuous integration and deployment; and Monitoring application performance/metrics using Instana, Kibana, DataDog, or Grafana for any issues.

Position eligible for incentives under Employee Referral Program 

Rate of Pay: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $106,558 to $150,200. 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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. 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. 

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website by clicking on “Apply Now.”

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-16-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

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

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• 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 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)

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 HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.