Head of Engineering
LiveFlowSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BankingIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 7 years’ experience in software development
- At least 5 years’ experience in people management
- Strong engineering and technology background with the ability to learn quickly and go deep into product and engineering solutions (DevOps mindset)
- Excellent communicator and listener; proven collaborator with senior leaders, peers, and staff
- Competencies to build strong partnerships with other technology leaders
- Passionate, with energy and enthusiasm
- Bold, with history of taking smart, calculated risks and leading through change
- Achiever, consistently attaining/exceeding individual and team goals
- Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
- 10+ years’ of experience in software development
- 5+ years’ of experience in Agile practices
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and grow multiple teams of product-focused software & data engineers
- Embrace and incubate emerging technology and open-source products across all platforms
- Work to modernize existing tech stacks and data platforms
- Collaborate with internal teams to find areas of opportunity for automation and machine learning
- Partner with architects, product owners, data professionals, and software & data engineers to drive implementation of new applications
- Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across full-stack development tools and technologies
- Lead efforts to deploy new and existing applications into AWS environments and provide operational support
- Conduct design and code reviews to ensure compliance with standards
- Work with internal Audit team to provide architectural guidance and technical leadership
- Be a thought leader to ensure building scalable, resilient, multi-tenant products supporting various use cases
- Lead teams in setting up the right vision, best-in-industry engineering culture, and developer experience
- Closely partner with product partners and stakeholders to define strategy for best-in-class Audit products
- Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to direct reports to help them grow in their careers
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What technologies will I work with in this Director of Software Engineering role?
You'll implement technology advanced products using cutting-edge open source frameworks, highly-available RESTful microservices, back-end Java based systems, and Machine learning models using the latest techniques in Big Data.
What are the key qualities of successful Directors at Capital One?
Our Directors are Technologists with a strong engineering background and DevOps mindset, Effective Communicators who are excellent listeners and collaborators, have a Partnership Attitude, are Passionate and Bold, and are Achievers who consistently exceed goals.
What does the salary or compensation look like for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What responsibilities will I have in this role?
You will lead, manage, and grow multiple teams of product focused software & data engineers, embrace emerging technology, modernize tech stacks, collaborate on automation and machine learning opportunities, provide architectural guidance, set engineering vision and culture, partner with stakeholders, and mentor direct reports.
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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