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Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack ( Python , JavaScript, AWS)

at Discover Financial Services

📍 McLean, VA Unknown 💰 $161K – $184K USD / year Posted March 17, 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 full stack cloud-based applications within a financial services environment, utilizing modern technologies like Python, JavaScript, AWS, and container orchestration tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop full stack applications
  • Collaborate with agile teams
  • Support cloud infrastructure
  • Implement containerized solutions
  • Optimize performance and security

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Python, JavaScript, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, React, and GCP, focusing on scalable, secure, and real-time cloud solutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level full stack software engineer with at least 3 years of experience, proficient in Python, JavaScript, AWS, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. They should be collaborative, problem-solving, and familiar with agile practices.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's DegreeAt least 3 years of software engineering experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

5+ years of experience in PythonJavaScriptJavaTypeScriptSQLor Go1+ years of experience with AWSGCPAzure3+ years of experience with React2+ years of experience in Agile practices

Tools & Platforms

AWSAmazon Web ServicesDockerKubernetesReactGCPMicrosoft Azure

Required Skills

PythonJavaScriptAWSAmazon Web ServicesJavaHTMLCSSTypeScriptSQLGoDockerKubernetesReact

Hard Skills

PythonJavaScriptAWSAmazon Web ServicesJavaHTMLCSSTypeScriptSQLGoOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-solvingLearningMentoringTeamworkCommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Services
Job Function Develop and support full stack cloud applications for financial services
Role Subtype Full Stack Developer
Tech Domains Python, JavaScript, Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes, React, GCP, Microsoft Azure

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

software engineerfull stackpythonjavascriptawsamazon web servicesdockerkubernetesreactgcpazureagilesoftware developmentfull stack developmentcloud computingmicroservices

Deal Breakers

Less than 3 years of software engineering experience, No experience with AWS or containerization, Lack of a Bachelor's degree, No experience with full stack development

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