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Principal Application Engineer
Apply remote type Onsite locations Farnborough, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R47678
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while helping millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
What You'll Do
The Principal Application Engineer leverages extensive experience to deliver high-impact software solutions. They work intuitively, quickly identifying issues and designing solutions, often dealing with complex problems and documenting solutions thoroughly.
How You'll Do It
* Create technology solutions addressing high-impact business priorities, demonstrating ability to analyze, design, code, test, and deploy high-quality solutions.
* Be competent in multiple technical domains, including programming languages, security, automation, testing, and business domains, serving as a go-to expert.
* Participate in strategic technology decisions and understand their impact on Discover.
* Proactively identify and mitigate issues, driving problem-solving and root cause analysis.
* Coach technology communities in areas such as technology domains, design-thinking, agile development, security, architecture, and data engineering.
* Design and optimize big data pipelines using Apache Spark for performance, scalability, and reliability.
* Architect event-driven systems using AWS Lambda, SQS, and other messaging technologies.
Qualifications You'll Need
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Security, or Information Technology.
* Experience in IT, Software Engineering, or related fields.
* For roles requiring Dreyfus Rating: proficiency on the Dreyfus engineering scale (internal applicants only).
Preferred Requirements
* Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, SQS, CloudFormation/Terraform, and monitoring tools.
* Deep understanding of big data frameworks, especially Apache Spark.
* Experience architecting scalable, fault-tolerant, cloud-native systems.
* Advanced proficiency in Java and Python.
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
* Primarily stationary work, indoors in an office setting.
* No significant physical movement required.
* Ability to operate office equipment and communicate verbally and in writing.
External applicants will need to perform a technical interview.
Note: Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK full-time.
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Application Deadline:
The application window closes on Aug-18-2025. Early applications are encouraged. The posting may remain past this date but is not guaranteed.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees prioritize our customers, fostering a culture of compliance and risk management.
Discover, a division of Capital One, N.A., is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact HireAccommodation@discover.com. All information will be kept confidential.
Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country where the position is based.
Applicants must be 18 or older at hire.
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