Principal Technical Architect (Cloud)

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Job Description:
At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.
Technical Architects at Discover develop technology strategies and future state architectures that enable value streams and product teams to deliver industry differentiating solutions. We combine deep technical domain understanding with a broad view of organizational concerns including business acumen, security, compliance, and product delivery. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities

• Designs with PCI / regulatory requirements within their technology and product space
• Delivers architectures that balance risk, security and operational excellence
• Services as a thought leader within their domain or product
• Keeps abreast of industry changes across their product family. Assesses relative merits of technology maturity against Discovers needs
• Demonstrates deep understanding of technical domain (e.g., computer, network cloud, API, frameworks, etc.)
• Creates big-picture design view of product portfolio
• Guides evaluation of current technology and leads evaluation of new technologies using existing standards and frameworks

Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelors - Computer Science or related
• 8+ Years - Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Architecture or related
• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of proficient on the Dreyfus architecture scale

Preferred Qualifications
Bonus Points If You Have:

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, and operational stability.
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to select or recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture
• Strong experience in cloud architecture, design, and cost optimization/blueprints.
• Experience working as a Cloud Architect
• Kafka background (hosting/maintaining)
• Grasp of Non-Functional Requirements
• SRE background is advantageous

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-28-2024. 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 $148,000.00 to $204,000.00. 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)