Jobs at Discover

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Discover Financial Services has built a reputation for combining traditional banking with cutting-edge technology. From its flagship credit card to its mobile-first digital banking platform, the company leverages data science and machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences and secure transactions.

Tech roles at Discover span software engineering, data science, product management, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. Engineers typically work on scalable micro-services that power online offers, fraud detection algorithms, and real-time analytics dashboards. Candidates can expect a collaborative environment, mentorship programs, and a focus on continuous learning.

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Senior Manager Operational Risk Oversight

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job description is for a Principal Operational Risk Oversight role at Discover, a leading digital banking and payments company. The role involves managing a team, developing and maintaining operational risk oversight policies, and providing support to senior management.

Senior Systems Support Specialist (Data Center Hardware)

Company: Discover

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is offering a job opportunity for a Systems Manager with a focus on operations, agent readiness, and customer experience improvement. The role involves managing multiple projects, defining project requirements, and overseeing development, testing, implementation, and support for systems. The company values diversity, teamwork, and collaboration, and offers a range of benefits and a competitive total compensation package. The position requires 2-4 years of management, project leadership, operational experience, or related experience, and preferred qualifications include experience with data center environments, understanding of IT infrastructure components, and relevant certifications.

Principal Compliance Specialist - Collections Advisory

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is offering a job opportunity for a Compliance Officer with a base pay ranging from $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. The role involves maintaining and enhancing department units in support of the overall compliance program, assisting with researching regulatory compliance requirements, and supporting management in the development and implementation of compliance programs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in compliance, law, risk management, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, 8+ years of experience, and relevant certifications. Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers a range of benefits and programs.

Lead Operational Risk & Internal Control Specialist

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job description is for a compliance role at Discover Financial Services. The company is looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual to join their Transaction Products team. The role involves working closely with product managers and product owners to ensure compliance with current regulations and identifying compliance issues and corrective action plans.

Principal Application Engineer ( Back End )

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is seeking a Principal Application Engineer to lead technical design, development, and monitoring for products supporting key card business functions. The role involves working in a collaborative agile environment with a modern tech stack including AWS, OCP, Java, Postgres, Restful APIs, and Kafka. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Security, or Information Technology, and at least 6 years of experience in Information Technology or related fields. The role offers a competitive salary range between $104,000.00 to $175,600.00, along with a range of benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account, STD, Life, LTD and AD&D, Recognition Program, Education Assistance, Commuter Benefits, Family Support Programs, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Lead - Incident and Crisis Management

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is looking for an Incident and Crisis Management Program employee to support day-to-day preparedness, response, and recovery activities. The role involves contributing to the development of plans, policies, and procedures, as well as coordinating response to incidents and supporting the production of timely and accurate incident reporting.

Lead Payment Tech Development

Company: Discover

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is seeking a Payment Technology Engineer to execute R&D functions for contact and contactless chip technologies, mobile payments, and other emerging solutions. The role involves creating technical design documents, test plans, and certification requirements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, experience as a Payment Technology Engineer, and knowledge of EMV payment systems and security requirements. The company values diversity and offers competitive benefits. The application window closes on Sept-23-2024.

Principal Application Engineer ( Full Stack )

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is offering a Principal Application Engineer position with a competitive salary range of $104,000.00 to $175,600.00. The role involves leading technical design, development, and monitoring for products, with a focus on automation, resilient design, and cloud-ready systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and at least 6 years of experience in IT or Software Engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with ReactJS, JavaScript, cloud container platforms, full-stack development, API domain design, and agile development environments. Discover values diversity and inclusion, and offers a range of benefits including paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, and health savings account, and more.

Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Snowflake / Teradata)

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is offering a Principal Infrastructure Engineer position with a competitive salary range of $104,000.00 to $175,600.00. The role involves developing, administering, and maintaining databases for Data and Analytics, with a focus on Snowflake, Teradata, RDS, Dynamo DB, and Neo4J. The ideal candidate should have excellent technical expertise in data technologies, database warehouse, data security, and systems design. They should be able to work independently, uphold strong documentation, and contribute to product delivery. Preferred qualifications include experience with AWS, scientific computing, ETL tools, BI tools, and knowledge of Graph databases. Discover values diversity and offers a range of benefits and programs.

Senior Principal Operational Risk Oversight

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is looking for a Senior Principal to join their Operational Risk Oversight team. The role involves providing operational risk oversight activities, advising and challenging business lines, and participating in governance and management committee forums. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk management, compliance, or operations, and experience in a highly regulated financial institution.

Principal Application Engineer ( Full Stack )

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover is a company that values diversity, teamwork, and collaboration. They offer a range of benefits and programs to their employees, including paid parental leave, paid time off, and education assistance. The company is committed to providing a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Director Payments Strategy Development

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discover Financial Services is a direct banking and payment services company that offers a range of financial products and services. The company is committed to helping people spend smarter, manage debt better, and save more, and is looking for a strategic leader to develop and oversee its payment services strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Discover?
Discover offers a hybrid work model with flexible remote options, a strong focus on data-driven decision making, and a culture that rewards innovation. Employees often cite the company's commitment to professional development, competitive health benefits, and a collaborative environment where cross-functional teams tackle real-world financial challenges.
What types of positions are available at Discover?
Discover hires for software engineering, data science, product management, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, UX design, and fintech operations. Most roles require proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, or cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, along with experience building scalable web services or analytic pipelines.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Discover?
To stand out, highlight relevant technical projects, quantify impact, and demonstrate familiarity with Discover’s products. Include metrics such as improved fraud detection accuracy, reduced latency, or increased user engagement. Show a passion for financial technology by referencing coursework, certifications, or open-source contributions that align with Discover’s mission.

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