Expert Application Architect

Discover Financial Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Expert Application Architect who is looking to have an immediate and lasting impact on our organization. The successful candidate will have an enviable combination of drive, ambition, and technical knowledge to help shape the future of our application architecture.The Expert Application Architect will be responsible for the design and implementation of our company’s applications and underlying architecture. This individual will report to the Director of Architecture and will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders including software engineers, project managers, and product owners.To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in application architecture and development, with a strong focus on web-based applications and distributed systems. An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. The candidate should also have a demonstrated understanding of distributed systems, scalability, security, and performance optimization. Finally, the candidate must possess strong communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders and drive the success of our applications.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement company applications and underlying architecture.
2. Work with stakeholders such as software engineers, project managers, and product owners.
3. Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure success of applications.
5. Keep up to date with industry trends and technologies.
6. Maintain and troubleshoot existing applications.
7. Develop technical documentation.
8. Create and implement strategies to improve application performance.
9. Research and recommend new tools and technologies.
10. Monitor and analyze application performance metrics.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Expert Application Architect is between $98,000 and $153,000 per year. This salary range may vary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual.

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.