Expert Data Engineer

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
The Expert Data Engineer is responsible for driving and influencing Discover's strategic technology decisions for Data and is highly sought-after by peers within the whole organization for their knowledge and opinions. This role actively researches new tech solutions and ways to build technical capabilities, applying them into Discover's framework. The engineer actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You'll Do It

• Provides leadership and consultation across multiple large-scale and complex data solutions
• Defines enterprise-level best practices and creates business solutions for end-to-end data integration framework to be deployed to the enterprise. Applies knowledge to drive product and business strategy
• Incorporates industry best practices with that of our enterprise to influence Discover's strategic data-related technology decisions
• Actively researches new tech solutions and ways to build technical capabilities
• Creates opportunities for Discover tech teams to learn industry best practices
• Stays up to date on the latest industry trends, security policies, and regulations on data and technology
• Drives Discover's strategic direction aligned to Quality Assurance Testing and Operational Excellence across the department
• Understands compliance laws and regulations to influence Discover's Data Governance procedures

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors - Computer Science
• 8+ years - Data Platform Administration/Engineering
• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of Expert on the Dreyfus scale.

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 move about the work environment.
• 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.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working with and understanding of data related to Financial domains.
• Programming languages (Java, Python,)
• Leverage CI/CD framework for data integration, Open Source
• Experience working in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience optimizing SQL both relational and NoSql
• External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

**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.**
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-07-2024. 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 $129,000.00 to $217,400.00. 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.