Senior Implementation Specialist (Java/SQL)

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. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. 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:

What You’ll Do
Responsible for the design and maintenance of the different product strategies in the decision engine. Develops, tests and implements credit and operations strategies in their respective decision engines, using various data sources and operational processing systems.


How You’ll Do It

• Identifies, problem solves and track defects. Partners with business partners to resolve defects identified during testing. Ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with business partners to complete projects.
• Works with IT partners to ensure data availability, identify new and ongoing support to ensure availability of test regions.
• Ensures design and testing are complete and address all requirements. Ensures the Agile tools are used to update and track the progress of the task.
• Analyzes requirements documentation and works with business partners to ensure requirements are clear and complete. Conducts structured reviews with business partners on potential errors in requirements or omissions.
• Identifies inconsistencies between existing policies and new strategies. Incorporates new requirements into existing designs and processes.
• Conducts high level design walk-through sessions; identifies inconsistencies and change designs as necessary.
• Maintains project documentation to facilitate strategy tracking and test/control analysis. Designs and implements complex portfolio and new strategies accurately and within deadlines.
• Builds and executes unit test cases.
• Identifies, problem solves and track defects. Partners with business partners to resolve defects identified during testing. Ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with business partners to complete projects.
• Works with IT partners to ensure data availability, identify new and ongoing support to ensure availability of test regions.
• Ensures design and testing are complete and address all requirements. Ensures the Agile tools are used to update and track the progress of the task.

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related
• 2+ years of experience in Software Development, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Financial Services, Security, Digital, Fraud, or related experience
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years Software Development, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Financial Services, Security, Digital, Fraud, or related experience

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related
• 2+ years Software Development, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Financial Services, Security, Digital, Fraud, or related experience
• Experience with Object Oriented programming (e.g., JAVA, C# or C++)
• Good understanding of development and project methodologies
• Experience in querying, data analysis and reporting (e.g. Teradata, Snowflake, Oracle, SQL, Python, Perl, Tableau)
• Knowledge of Decision Management Tools/Rules Engine - Experience with FICO rules Engines is a plus  

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-23-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $67,000.00 to $113,000.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.