Principal Application Engineer (SRE)

Are you a highly skilled engineer with a passion for developing and maintaining cutting-edge applications? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where your technical expertise is crucial to the success of a company? If so, Discover Financial Services has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a Principal Application Engineer (SRE) to join our talented team and play a key role in designing, building, and supporting our critical applications. As a Principal Application Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to deliver innovative solutions. If you have a strong background in software development and a deep understanding of site reliability engineering principles, we want to hear from you! Join us and be a part of a company that values your expertise and invests in your professional growth.

1. Design, develop and maintain cutting-edge applications for the company.
2. Ensure the smooth and reliable operation of critical applications by implementing site reliability engineering principles.
3. Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to deliver innovative solutions.
4. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and use them to continuously improve our applications.
5. Take ownership of the full development life cycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
6. Develop and maintain technical documentation for applications and processes.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to applications.
8. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop solutions that meet those needs.
9. Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers.
10. Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
11. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance application performance and reliability.
12. Collaborate with the product team to define and prioritize features and enhancements.
13. Continuously monitor and analyze application performance, and take proactive measures to prevent potential issues.
14. Lead and participate in discussions on best practices and standards for software development and site reliability engineering.
15. Act as a subject matter expert for application development and site reliability engineering within the company.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Application Engineer (SRE) in Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA is $130,000 - $160,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, and the specific company or industry the engineer is working in.

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.