Discover® Recognized as a Best Place to Work for IT Professionals for Twenty-First Year

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Discover has been named a 2025 Best Place to Work in IT by Foundry's Computerworld, marking its twenty-first year on the list. Discover ranks no. 27 among large organizations with over 5,000 employees. This recognition is based on a comprehensive questionnaire covering benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training, and retention, and is vetted by industry experts.

Jason Strle, EVP and CIO at Discover, emphasized the company's commitment to fostering an innovative environment and supporting tech talent through various programs, including the Discover Technology Academy (DTA), mentorship opportunities, and an external eminence program. The focus on AI has increased demand for skills in AI, data analytics, and cloud, which Discover aims to meet through upskilling and training opportunities.

Discover's submission highlighted the benefits of DTA and its commitment to DEI. Technologists can join employee resource groups, serve on the IT DEI Council, and participate in volunteer initiatives. Discover is currently hiring engineers in cybersecurity, data, DevOps, infrastructure, and software. For more information, visit discover.com/careers.

 

RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Foundry's Computerworld has named Discover a 2025 Best Place to Work in IT. This annual award recognizes the top organizations that challenge their technology employees while providing great benefits and upskilling opportunities.

Now in its twenty-first year being recognized, Discover ranks no. 27 among large organizations with over 5,000 employees on the Best Places to Work in IT list. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training and retention. In addition, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.

“Fostering an innovative environment that attracts, engages, and retains top tech talent in an increasingly competitive field remains one of our top business priorities,” said Jason Strle, executive vice president and chief information officer at Discover. “This recognition is a testament to our continued investments to support and develop our tech talent through trainings, certifications, mentorship opportunities, our internal Discover Technology Academy, and our external eminence program.”

“This year’s focus on AI has created demand for new skills in AI, data analytics, and cloud. The good news: Leading companies recognize that these opportunities for business innovation also create new opportunities for internal IT talent,” said Barbara Call, global director of content strategy at Foundry. “Our winning companies are committed to keeping their tech workforce happy and engaged – which means going beyond raises, perks, and promotions to offer opportunities for upskilling and training on cutting-edge and emerging technologies.”

The company’s award submission this year highlights the benefits of the Discover Technology Academy (DTA) and our commitment to DE&I. The Discover Technology Academy allows technologists to strengthen their craft, elevate their careers, build their communities and innovate better. Technologists at Discover have the option to join one or more of the company’s employee resource groups, serve on the IT org’s DE&I Council to help advance DE&I, and participate in a variety of volunteer initiatives.

Discover is hiring talented engineers across domains including cybersecurity, data, DevOps, infrastructure and software. To learn more about careers in technology, visit discover.com/careers.

To view Discover’s full profile on the 100 Best Places to Work in IT list, visit Computerworld.com

About Discover

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover^® card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network^® comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchants and cash access locations; PULSE^®, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International^®, a global payments network with acceptance around the world. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading technology media brand empowering enterprise users and their managers, helping them create business advantage by skillfully exploiting today's abundantly powerful web, mobile, and desktop applications. Computerworld also offers guidance to IT managers tasked with optimizing client systems—and helps businesses revolutionize the customer and employee experience with new collaboration platforms. Computerworld's award-winning website (www.computerworld.com), strategic marketing solutions and research forms the hub of the world's largest global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this audience. Computerworld is published by IDG. Communications, Inc. Company information is available at www.idg.com.

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Karen Medina

Discover

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FAQ

What recognition did Discover receive in 2025?

Discover was named a 2025 Best Place to Work in IT by Foundry's Computerworld.

How long has Discover been recognized as a Best Place to Work in IT?

Discover has been recognized for twenty-one years.

What rank did Discover achieve among large organizations on the Best Places to Work in IT list?

Discover ranked no. 27 among large organizations with over 5,000 employees.

What are some benefits highlighted in Discover's award submission?

Discover's submission highlighted the benefits of the Discover Technology Academy (DTA) and its commitment to DEI.

What areas is Discover hiring engineers in?

Discover is hiring engineers in cybersecurity, data, DevOps, infrastructure, and software.