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Sr. Software Engineer, Back End (Bank Tech)

at Discover Financial Services

📍 New York, NY Unknown 💰 $176K – $201K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $176K – $201K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 3-5 years
Education Bachelor's in a related field
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role focuses on backend development for banking technology solutions, utilizing modern programming languages and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design backend systems
  • Implement cloud integrations
  • Optimize application performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Mentor junior engineers

Technical Overview

Backend engineering with Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, following Agile practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior back end software engineer with at least 3 years of experience, skilled in Java, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, with strong knowledge of open source frameworks.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degreeat least 3 years of professional software engineering experienceexperience with JavaPythonSQLNodeGoScalaexperience with AWSGCPAzureexperience in open source frameworks2+ years in Agile practices

Nice-to-Have Skills

5+ years of experience in JavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js1+ years of experience with cloud services3+ years in open source frameworks

Tools & Platforms

AWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetes

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNodeGoScalaAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesOpen Source frameworks

Hard Skills

JavaPythonSQLNodeGoScalaOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetesAWSAmazon Web Services

Soft Skills

collaborationteamworkmentoringproblem-solvingadaptability

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech, Banking
Job Function Develop and maintain backend systems in a cloud environment
Role Subtype Software Engineer
Tech Domains Java, Python, SQL / PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Sr. Software EngineerBack EndJavaPythonSQLNodeGoScalaOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetesAWSAmazon Web ServicesGCPGoogle CloudAzureAgileOpen Source frameworks

Deal Breakers

Lack of Bachelor's Degree, Less than 3 years of professional experience, No experience with cloud platforms or open source frameworks

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