Senior Associate Application Engineer (Oracle Responsys)

$71,500 - $121,100/Yr

Discover Financial Services - Riverwoods, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Riverwoods, IL

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About the position

The position involves programming and testing features and test cases with a focus on software engineering practices. The role requires active management of risks and customer-impacting issues, contributing to agile ceremonies, and supporting production systems. The candidate will learn complex software engineering practices and participate in system design decisions, impacting the overall product.

Responsibilities

• Complete most features and user stories including test cases and automation unattended.
• Learn complex software engineering practices such as domain driven design, test driven development, operations, and security.
• Contribute to agile ceremonies, lead demos and presentations, and help new engineers learn established norms.
• Participate in system design decisions and understand their impact on the product.
• Support production systems and understand how observed events and failures impact the product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Security, or Information Technology.
• 1+ year of experience in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical proficiency rating of Advanced Beginner on the Dreyfus engineering scale for internal applicants.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong experience utilizing Oracle Responsys.
• 3+ years of experience driving successful email marketing programs for brands with a broad online presence.
• Thorough understanding of email best practices including targeting/segmentation, personalization, triggered automation, orchestrated journeys, and multivariate testing.
• Knowledge of digital marketing platforms and trends.
• Strong analytical skills on email marketing metrics and KPIs.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan