Associate Internal Performance Systems Specialist

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
54K-79K Annually
Entry level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
As an Associate Internal Performance Systems Specialist, you will design, develop, and integrate systems for Performance Management using agile methodologies. You'll handle application software development, maintain dashboards, and participate in code reviews while ensuring compliance and security standards are met. You'll provide support for system environments and seek improvements for production performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:
What You'll Do
Designs, develops and integrates systems for CBO Field Performance Management using agile development methodologies to support existing and new product features. Responsible for developing front-end web applications. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You'll Do It

  • Create, manage, work support and work request tickets through resolution using an agile project tracking tool. Document work completed and handling of tickets. Participates in pager rotation to provide 24x7 support for all system environments (Prod, Test, Development).
  • Responsible for application software development, testing and implementation of efficient, cost effective application solutions. Creates, maintains, and publishes dashboards and reports for assigned areas. Ensures accuracy and timeliness on all reports. Breaks down complex requirements into workable technical solutions. Collaborates with other developers on code reviews and process enhancements. Ensures that code reviews are performed and documented using the approved templates. Able to interact, upload, and manage code with GIT/Github repositories.
  • Ensures all projects and releases are appropriately tested and risks are mitigated. Ensures all projects have a detailed implementation and back-out plans, and are reviewed with all impacted parties in advance of scheduled releases. Continually looks for and implement ways to stabilize and improve the performance of the production environment. Implement all changes without a major incident. Clearly identifies that all known defects are understood and agreed by the business and technology prior to implementation. Minimizes the impact of problems to our users by providing effective, timely solutions.
  • Adheres to regulatory, PDP, Change Management and Internet Department processes and standards, ensuring all projects are compliant. Document software and perform related duties as assigned or requested. Able to contribute to best practices to support a strong software architecture. Reduces occurrence of vulnerabilities through proper secure coding practices and having a "Security First" Mindset. Follows proper handling of sensitive data per cybersecurity guidelines
  • Identifies and executes opportunities to leverage agile/iterative/lean processes to deliver projects faster. Proposes ideas to better position our applications to support future business and technology initiatives. Finds ways to incorporate these ideas within planned project/release timelines. Incorporates and supports new technology/frameworks to support our continuous integration efforts


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • High School diploma/GED
  • 1+ years of experience of hands on experience building applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Hands on experience building applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.


Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

  • Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  • No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
  • Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  • Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
  • Travel up to 10% of the time.


Bonus Points If You Have

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or Analytics
  • 1+ years of hands on experience building reporting solutions using Tableau
  • Ability to write, execute, optimize complex SQL statements from any database.
  • Has the ability to interact with multiple web servers (i.e. Node.js, Express, etc)


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-01-2024. 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 $53,500.00 to $78,700.00. 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.

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