Principal Application Engineer (SRE)

Discover Financial Services is looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Application Engineer (SRE) to join our team. We value initiative and resourcefulness, and seek a professional who can work collaboratively with our technology staff to ensure our applications are resilient, secure, and available. Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Software Reliability Engineering and the development and maintenance of applications in a cloud-based environment.The successful Principal Application Engineer (SRE) will possess strong technical acumen and a passion for service delivery. We require a minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or related positions, with at least 5 years of experience in a Senior or Principal level role. Expertise in Linux, scripting languages, and distributed systems is essential.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and maintaining applications in both public and private cloud settings, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems. A strong commitment to customer service and a solid understanding of the business’s objectives and strategies are also necessary. We are looking for someone who can think critically, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging role with a company that values innovation, then this is the job for you! We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain applications in public and private cloud settings.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
3. Ensure applications are resilient, secure, and available.
4. Collaborate with technology staff to meet service delivery objectives.
5. Implement software reliability engineering principles.
6. Monitor application performance and identify areas for improvement.
7. Develop scripts and automation tools to improve application reliability.
8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
9. Provide technical guidance and training to other team members.
10. Work collaboratively with customers, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Application Engineer (SRE) is $110,000 - $140,000. This range can vary depending on factors such as the applicant's experience level, skills, and location.

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.