Discover Financial Services

Application Engineer (Backend)

Discover Financial Services

Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer (Backend) to join Discover Financial Services. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining high-performance and scalable applications. To be successful in this role, you will need a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing and maintaining secure, efficient applications. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!At Discover, our Application Engineers (Backend) are responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining applications that are secure, efficient, and compliant with applicable regulations. You will need to be able to collaborate with other engineers, understand complex systems, identify requirements, and develop solutions to meet those requirements.We are looking for a candidate who has:- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field- At least 3 years of experience with backend development- Expertise in Java or a related language- Experience with web services, microservices, and REST APIs- Familiarity with Agile methodology- A strong understanding of databases and data warehouse architectures- A commitment to writing quality, maintainable codeIf you are a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual who is excited about the challenge of developing secure and efficient applications, we invite you to apply today!

Where is this job?
This job is located at Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Or A Related Field

  • Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science

  • Javascript

  • Knowledge Of Web Technologies Such As Html

  • Information Systems

  • Experience In Developing And Deploying Backend Applications

  • Knowledge Of Database Systems

  • Data Modeling And Sql

  • Knowledge Of Object-Oriented Programming Languages

  • And Css

  • Ability To Troubleshoot And Debug Applications

  • Understanding Of Security Best Practices And Vulnerability Assessments

  • Ability To Work Independently And Collaboratively In A Fast

Required Skills
  • Sql

  • Integration

  • Security

  • Testing

  • Java

  • Debugging

  • DevOps

  • REST

  • Cloud

  • agile

  • Databases

  • Automation

  • Coding

  • NodeJS

  • Performance

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Critical thinking

  • Teamwork

  • collaboration

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Application Engineer (Backend) in Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA is $91,000 - $96,000. This salary range is based on the current job postings on JobzMall. It is important to note that salaries can vary greatly depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

Additional Information
Discover Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 8th, 2023
Apply BeforeJanuary 14th, 2026
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About Discover Financial Services

Discover Financial Services, Inc. is an American financial services company that owns and operates Discover Bank, which offers checking and savings accounts, personal loans, home equity loans, student loans and credit cards. It also owns and operates the Discover and Pulse networks, and owns Diners Club International.

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