✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Senior Software Engineer, Back End

at Discover Financial Services

📍 McLean, VA Unknown 💰 $161K – $184K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $161K – $184K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing and supporting backend systems for financial services, utilizing cloud platforms and modern development tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Implement cloud-native solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Support digital transformation

Technical Overview

The environment includes Java, Python, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and NoSQL databases, supporting scalable backend solutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level back-end software engineer with 3+ years of experience in Java, Python, and cloud technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. They should be passionate about building scalable, cloud-native solutions in a collaborative environment.

Must-Have Skills

JavaPythonSQLAWSKubernetes

Nice-to-Have Skills

GCPAzureOpen Source FrameworksAgile

Tools & Platforms

DockerKubernetesAWSGCPAzure

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL

Hard Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringInnovationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Certifications

Preferred

AWS Solutions Architect - AssociateGCP CertificationAzure Certification

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Backend software development in a cloud environment
Role Subtype Software Engineer
Tech Domains Java, Python, SQL / PostgreSQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerBack EndJavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSAmazon Web ServicesGCPGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureMicrosoft AzureDockerKubernetesOpen SourceNoSQLFull-stack developmentAgileCloud-based solutionsFull-stack

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with AWS or Kubernetes, No proficiency in Java or Python, Less than 3 years of professional software engineering experience, No experience with cloud-native architectures

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