Director, Platform Engineering
1PasswordSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Distinguished Engineer (Servicing Platform) at Capital One
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 7 years of experience in software engineering or solution architecture (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 3 years of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
- At least 1 year of experience implementing ML/AI on enterprise platforms
- Preferred: Masters’ Degree
- Preferred: 10+ years of experience in software engineering or solution architecture
- Preferred: 7+ years experience designing and building enterprise platform solutions
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience with Agile software development
- Preferred: 4+ years experience with AWS
- Preferred: 3+ years of experience defining software design, architecture and engineering practices
Responsibilities
- Build awareness, increase knowledge and drive adoption of modern technologies, sharing consumer and engineering benefits to gain buy-in
- Operate with a platform mindset with deep familiarity on multi-tenancy, serverless computing, high performance computing patterns
- Promote a culture of engineering excellence, using opportunities to reuse and innersource solutions where possible
- Operate as a trusted advisor for a specific technology, platform or capability domain, helping to shape use cases and implementation in an unified manner
- Effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders across the enterprise, at all levels of the organization
- Lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting external talent to bolster Capital One’s Tech talent
- Strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where others’ ideas can be heard and championed; leverage expertise to grow skills in the broader Capital One team
- Partner alongside Product and Engineering teams to build and deliver innovative solutions at an enterprise scale
- Continuously help to build and improve platforms to ensure security, performance, maintainability, and usability are best-in-class
Skills
software engineering
platform engineering
resilient systems
scalability
high availability
security
performance optimization
mentoring
technical leadership
roadmap planning
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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