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Payments Testing & Certification Management

Riverwoods, IL

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Job Description:

Responsible for leading the design, development, testing, certification, and delivery activities for contact and contactless chip technologies, mobile payments, and other emerging technology-based solutions for card acceptance devices, as well as payment devices. Manages areas of development of the product technology such as specifications development, including functional features and security features, testing requirements, testing capabilities, certification requirements, and certification program design. Manages relationships with vendors, such as card and chip manufacturers, test laboratories, test tool providers, and mobile application developers, to enable support for the payment products. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

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The individual will be accountable for developing and maintaining the test program for functional testing of the emerging payment technologies. The individual will engage in strategic discussions on roadmaps and timelines to enable Discover products. The individual will work with various industry players such as terminal manufacturers, card and mobile applet/SDK developers, test tool developers, test labs, supporting their certification efforts. relationships and engage in strategic discussions on roadmaps and timelines to enable Discover's EMV and Digital products. The role will also be accountable for development and implementation of test plan and tool development strategy and processes for D-PAS emerging products, support type approval team for day-to-day operations, communication to internal and external stakeholders on project status, prioritization, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Manages, designs, and develops Test strategy, test requirements and test program for new payment technologies for card acceptance devices and payment devices (such as contact and contactless chip, mobile and cloud-based payments, etc.) and ensure the test strategies and requirements are aligned with industry standards.
  • Be innovative and provide continuous improvements for test programs.
  • Participates and contributes to Industry body working groups, Communicates, educates.and collaborates with stakeholders about new and updated standards and specifications.
  • Creates and maintains testing requirements and test procedures for new payment technology-based products.
  • Develops certification requirements and compliance program for new payment technology-based products.
  • Manages participation of development in payment specifications within relevant standardization organizations. Communicates, educates, and collaborates with stakeholders about new and updated standards and specifications.
  • Manages vendors and external partners to ensure delivery of the best quality services to Discover.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in Payment Technology R&D, or related field
  • In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Payment Technology R&D, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we'd also look for:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience working with EMV payments systems, mobile payment technologies including cloud-based payments and secure elements.
  • Deep understanding of EMV Functional requirements (2 + Experience)
  • Having knowledge of EMV Security requirements would be an added advantage.
  • Ability to drive process, project, and results by influencing and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to present strategy and influence partners for product adoption.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to think out of the box and find alternate options to resolve issues.
  • Strong planning and project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-08-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • 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

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Job ID: Discover-R34485
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses