Discover Financial Services

Principal Application Engineer (Back End)

Discover Financial Services

Remote
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

At Discover Financial Services, we are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Application Engineer (Back End) to join our engineering team. We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to learn and grow.The successful candidate will have extensive experience in back-end engineering and architecture, and a deep understanding of software design and development principles. They will also have the capacity to work closely with other engineering teams to design, develop, and maintain complex applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in object-oriented programming languages such as Java and C#, as well as experience in web services, API development, and database technologies.The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. They should also be highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.If you have the qualifications and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain complex applications
  • Create back-end engineering and architecture
  • Develop and implement software design and development principles
  • Utilize object-oriented programming languages such as Java and C#
  • Create and maintain web services and APIs
  • Manage and coordinate multiple projects and tasks
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams
  • Ensure applications meet all quality standards
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications
  • Develop database technologies
  • Maintain effective communication and interpersonal skills
Where is this job?
This job opening is listed as 100% remote
Job Qualifications
  • Or Related Field

  • Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science

  • Etc)

  • Software Engineering

  • Proficiency In Scripting Languages Such As Python

  • + Years Of Experience As A Back End Application Engineer

  • Experience Working In An Agile/Scrum Software Development Environment

  • Extensive Knowledge Of Sql

  • Experience With Developing And Deploying Web Services (Rest

  • Soap

  • Knowledge Of Distributed System Architectures

Required Skills
  • Security

  • Networking

  • Linux

  • Troubleshooting

  • Problem Solving

  • Debugging

  • Data Modeling

  • Scripting

  • Automation

  • Coding

  • Cloud Computing

  • System Design

  • Performance tuning

  • API development

  • Database administration

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Organization

  • Critical thinking

  • collaboration

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Application Engineer (Back End) is between $85,000 and $125,000. The exact salary range will depend on the specific job requirements, experience, and qualifications of the individual.

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 PostedNovember 7th, 2023
Apply BeforeApril 11th, 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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