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Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Back End (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

at Discover Financial Services

📍 McLean, VA Unknown 💰 $229K – $262K USD / year Posted March 16, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $229K – $262K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 6+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree
Category Software Engineering

About this role

Discover Financial Services is hiring a senior back-end software engineer to develop and maintain cloud-based financial systems using microservices architecture, with expertise in Java, Python, and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead backend development
  • Build cloud solutions
  • Manage microservices architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Mentor junior engineers

Technical Overview

The role involves building scalable, distributed microservices in cloud environments using AWS, Azure, or GCP, with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with 6+ years of experience in Java, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Must-Have Skills

JavaPythonAWSMicroservicesCloud solutions

Nice-to-Have Skills

ScalaGCPAzureKubernetesDockerAgile

Tools & Platforms

AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetes

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetesMicroservicesCloud-based solutionsDistributed systems

Hard Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetesMicroservicesCloud-based solutionsDistributed systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingMentoring

Certifications

Preferred

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectGCP CertificationAzure Certification

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Services
Job Function Developing and maintaining cloud-native backend systems for financial services
Role Subtype Software Engineering
Tech Domains Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices

Keywords for Your Resume

software engineeringJavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetesMicroservicesCloud solutionsDistributed systemsSeniorMcLeanGCPAzure

Deal Breakers

Lack of cloud experience, Less than 6 years of experience, No experience with microservices

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