Application Engineer (Connex)

Company: Discover Financial Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 DoResponsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that meet business needs.Works on more complex, less clearly-defined software projects under limited supervision. Applies a full understanding of established systems software development principles and best practices to analyze complex issues. Updates or modifies working methods in their own role/work area without the benefit of defined procedures.Application Engineers are expected to have a high level of knowledge of domain technologies, platforms and systems software development principles and best practices to independently resolve problems and make major changes to existing processes/systems.How You'll Do It

• Analyze, design, program, test, and deploy new user stories and 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.
• Guides early-career engineers by providing learning tasks as well as work related tasks, directs the work of emerging talent, and helps them continue to grow in their technical skillset through mentorship.
• Has an oversight on application, system, and architecture design decisions and guides team to achieve key results for products assigned to them.
• Remediates issues using engineering principles and creates proactive design solutions for potential failures to ensure high reliability of technical solutions.
• Achieves team commitments (and influence others to do the same) through collaboration with other engineers, architects, product owners and data scientists.Qualifications You'll NeedThe Basics
  • Bachelors - Computer Science, Engineering or related
  • 3+ Years - Information Technology, (Software) Engineering, or related
  • Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of competent on the Dreyfus engineering scalePhysical And Cognitive Responsibilities
    • 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 operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
    • Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.Bonus Points If You Have
      • Experience in Connex switch development and maintenance
      • At least 2 years of Tandem HP-NonStop development experience, including Application UI, workflows, notifications, SLAs and Service Catalog forms
      • Experience with design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software using -TAL, pTAL, COBOL and Pathways
      • Ability to build or modify scripts using TACL and ENFORM
      • Experience with processing debit card payments
      • Good understanding of ISO8583 message format
      • Experience in using Paragon, C2P or similar testing tools
      • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
      • Advanced oral, written and presentation communications including the ability to present technical information in a way that non-technical audiences will understand
      • Experience with multiple ServiceNow platform products desired
      • Experience with Agile delivery methodologiesExternal 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.#LI-KE#Remote#BI-RemoteApplication Deadline:The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-02-2025. 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 $89,000.00 to $150,200.00. 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 PlanLearn 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. 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 . -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 Angelas County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ().Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

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