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: Principal Application Architect (multiple openings) Job Location: Riverwoods, Illinois Job Type: Full Time Duties: Partners with Sr. Product Owner(s) to develop product vision and strategy and align product vision with technology strategy. Independently oversees the design process for an application. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in an Engineering-related occupation. Position Required Skills: Position requires experience in the following: Creating architectural diagrams and system documents UML or C4 on tools like DrawIO, LucidChart, Excalidraw, Microsoft Visio, BizzDesign, CloudSkew, or Miro; Creating, maintaining, monitoring, and enforcing technical modernization and architecture vision and roadmap for multiple related applications; Implementing architectural patterns such as Microservices, Pub-Sub, Batch, Guaranteed Delivery, or Event-Driven messaging communication using application integration protocols and technologies including REST, SOAP, Kafka, and MQ, and authorization frameworks including Oauth; Programming languages such as Java, SQL, C++, C#, or Python to build robust and secure applications. Utilizing at least one Database management system (DBMS) such as Oracle, Aurora, Postgres, Cassandra, or MySQL; Cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Position eligible for incentives under Employee Referral Program Rate of Pay: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $152,000.00 to $209,600.00. 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. 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 Apr-22-2025. 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 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 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). Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire. Discover is a great place to work and our employees are why. You’ll find yourself collaborating with some of the industry’s smartest and most reliable professionals; who reward dedication, value innovation and support growth. At Discover, you can be a reason millions of consumers spend smarter and manage debt better. We are all about people and whatever your background, experience, or goals, you'll find something different here!
