Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack

Company: Discover
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: September 5, 2020

Job Description:

Discover. A brighter future.

With Discover, you'll have the chance to make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. From Day 1, you'll do meaningful work you're passionate about, with the support and resources you need for success. We value what makes each employee unique and provide a collaborative, team-based culture that gives everyone an opportunity to shine. Be the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future, while building the future you want, here at Discover.

Job Description

Develops and maintains full stack solutions to fit business needs. Full stack solutions require one or more of the following: front-end (user interfaces), back-end (APIs), database and devops development. Works directly with business partners to understand business requirements. Works independently or with own team to innovate on and advocate for best practices within the team. Designs complex solutions and leads them from inception to production within the agile team.

How You'll Do It

* Develops and maintains complex front-ends with a focus on user experience
* Develops and maintains backend systems
* Works with key stakeholders to design complex solutions and lead from inception to production
* Creates and maintains devops processes, application infrastructure, and utilizes cloud services (including database systems and models)
* Innovates on and advocates for best practices and improved team processes; mentors junior team members
* Supports live systems to ensure business continuity
* Responsible for supporting IWS (IBM Workload Scheduler) as administrator.
* Ensure the availability and performance of IWS platform
* Work with vendor on problem solving/patching/lifecycle management
* Support both on-prem and AWS cloud platform for IWS as admin
* Provide on call support during off hours as part of the team rotation
* Incident and problem resolution and documentation for team knowledge sharing
* Deliver technology solutions that support business goals. Partners with the product owner to understand business requirements, evaluates features, and translates application specifications into workable technical solutions.
* Supports technical initiatives and provides input into best practices to team.

Qualifications You'll Need

The Basics

* Bachelor's degree in information technology
* 6+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related
* In lieu of degree, 8+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related

Bonus Points If You Have

* Fullstack Academy, General Assembly or comparable programs may adequately supplement a non-CS bachelor's degree
* 2+ years of experience as IWS administrator
* Experience with unix/linux platforms and shell scripting skills

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

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