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Expert Technical Architect (Network Services)

Discover Financial Services, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Expert Technical Architect (Network Services)

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

Discover’s Technical Architects develop technology strategies and future state architectures that enable value streams and product teams to deliver industry differentiating solutions. We combine deep technical domain understanding with a broad view of organizational concerns including business acumen, security, compliance, and product delivery. Architects actively manage and escalate risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do It

  • Establish and realize strategy for comprehensive network architectures, primarily focusing on global and local traffic management, including load balancing, DNS strategies, CDN, etc.
  • Design and manage implementation of best practices, compliance standards, security controls for enterprise-wide networking services.
  • Design enterprise solutions for hybrid / multi-cloud and on-premise scenarios.
  • Collaborate with the technology chief architects to synchronize strategies.
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to socialize the domain strategies.
  • Delivery strategy across domains through technical and non-technical means.
  • Integrate with Agile Methodology to track enterprise strategic alignment and deliverables.
  • Serve as a technical thought leader across product area / family. Create architectural artifacts that address a broad spectrum of concerns.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of multiple technical areas.
  • Lead technical strategy for the enterprise. Balance long term with short term architectural needs.
  • Have a longer-term view of where domain / product family is headed.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

The Basics

  • Bachelors – Computer Science
  • 10 yrs – Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical or related
  • Internal applicants only : technical proficiency rating of expert on the Dreyfus architecture scale.
  • Physical and Cognitive Requirements

    The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws :

  • 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.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
  • Bonus Points If You Have

  • STEM related Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
  • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
  • 10 years as an engineer & / or architect across various technology domains.
  • 5 years working as a network architect supporting data center(s) and / or cloud.
  • Practical experience in delivering network service architectures.
  • Deep understanding of load balancing strategies and architectures, CDNs, application delivery controllers, and network security protocols.
  • Background in traditional, public cloud, and hybrid cloud network service architectures.
  • Applied architecture in global / local traffic management.
  • Enterprise level experience in architectural design, review, and collaboration.
  • Track record of managing technology lifecycle and delivery; including future-state.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • 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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    Remote

    Application Deadline :

    The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-16-2024. 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 $171,000.00 to $235,800.00. 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
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

    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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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 & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

    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.

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