Lead Implementation Specialist (Java/SQL)

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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 product (LOB) strategies within business rule engine to ensure accurate execution of credit policies. Develop solutions, ensures operational readiness and implements strategies in the decision engine using various data sources and operational processing systems. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do It

Designs and maintains implementation architecture strategies.

Collaborates with policy teams to review and clarify requirements. Identifies relationships between existing strategies in the rules engine and identifies implementation solutions.

Participates in the complete project development lifecycle.

Designs, codes, and unit tests business rules.

Interprets and implements business requirements.

Partners with management to develop project plans and timelines for each stage of the project lifecycle.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration & Management, Statistics, or related.

4 years with Software Development, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Financial Services, Security, Digital, Fraud, or related experience

In Lieu of Education Experience : 8 years of 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.

Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.

Travel up to 10% of the time.

Bonus Points If You Have

Basic core Java experience

6 years of experience in Software Development, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Financial Services, Security, Digital, Fraud, or related experience.

Master’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics.

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 Mar-03-2025. 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 $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. 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 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.

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.