Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer

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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

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.
Develops and maintains full stack solutions to fit business needs. Full stack solutions require one or more of the following: front-end (user interfaces), back-end (APIs), database and DevOps development. Works directly with business partners to understand business requirements. Works independently or with own team to innovate on and enhance development practices and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for using knowledge to apply a hands-on approach with next generation technologies to contribute to the team that delivers the latest data driven platforms & next generation analytic technologies.
  • Responsible for using knowledge to apply a hands-on approach with next generation technologies to contribute to the team that delivers the latest data driven platforms & next generation analytic technologies.

How You’ll Do It

  • Provide senior-level technical consulting to peer data engineers during design and development for highly complex and critical data projects.
  • Provide engineering leadership to create and enhance data solutions enabling seamless integration and flow of data across the data ecosystem.
  • Design and develop data ingestion frameworks leveraging Open-Source tools such as PySpark, Python, EMR, Spark and AWS cloud technologies.
  • Data processing/transformation frameworks leveraging Open-Source tools.
  • Provide support for deployed data applications and analytical models.
  • Design and develop real-time processing solutions using Open-Source tools.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics: 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in data platform administration/engineering

Bonus Points If You Have

  • 8+ years of experience in data platform administration/engineering
  • Masters Degree in Computer Science related discipline

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And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

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