Director of Software Engineering at Capital One

London, England, United Kingdom

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven track record of leading large software engineering teams
  • Ability to solve complex challenges across people, process, and technology
  • High level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity
  • Ability to quickly assess and recommend technology options
  • Excellent critical thinking and counseling skills
  • Passion for technology and engineering practices

Responsibilities

  • Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Architects)
  • Collaboration with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap
  • Elevating great talent and managing performance within the team
  • Driving effective delivery with pace and precision across outcome teams
  • Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US
  • Managing a team with a blend of associates and third-party engineers, ensuring effective oversight of third parties
  • Seeking and sharing organizational context to enable team engagement with customer and organizational outcomes
  • Staying up-to-date with relevant regulatory changes and enterprise processes
  • Maintaining broad knowledge of the latest technologies and engineering practices
  • Supporting the career growth and development of the team

Skills

Software Engineering
Engineering Leadership
Team Management
Stakeholder Management
Product Roadmap
Performance Management
Risk Assessment
Strategic Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Assessment

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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