Director of Engineering, Observability
AstronomerSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Experience leading Engineering teams to achieve business goals
- Strong communicator who partners well across Engineering to share best practice and code to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Uses data to support decision-making and determine which Engineering investments deliver the most business value
- SaaS and Vendor Management experience
- Knowledge and experience of SDLC, Agile and ITIL Foundations
- Broad experience of observability theory and practice
- Passion for recruiting and developing great engineering talent
- Experience of and enthusiasm for Public Cloud, target infrastructure and direction of travel
Responsibilities
- Lead a cloud-focused engineering team, responsible for Capital One staff and vendor-supplied engineers in an onshore/offshore model
- Partner with counterparts in Enterprise Capital One to develop and implement Capital One’s observability strategy for the UK
- Seek opportunities to modernise, consolidate, simplify, standardise and adopt enterprise services
- Partner across the UK business to support and deliver best in class technology services
- Coach, develop and mentor technical engineers to achieve their technical, business and personal goals
- Engage in activities led by the Supplier Management Office to manage relationships with third-party system providers for in-scope systems, including RFP and contract renewal
- Drive effectiveness and efficient platform maintainability, availability, stability and support
- Provide a consistent, agreed level of service on in-scope systems, successfully delivering platform upgrades, feature releases and changes on time
- Develop your own technical leadership skills
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote role or does it require office presence?
This is a permanent, hybrid role based in the Nottingham office, requiring you to work three days a week to foster connection and collaboration.
What salary or compensation does this role offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experience are required for this Engineering Manager role?
Required experience includes leading engineering teams to achieve business goals, SaaS and vendor management, knowledge of SDLC, Agile and ITIL Foundations, broad experience in observability theory and practice, using data for decision-making, and strong communication skills.
What is the team structure like for this position?
You will lead a cloud-focused engineering team consisting of Capital One staff and vendor-supplied engineers in an onshore/offshore model.
What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager position?
A strong candidate is a passionate leader with a proven track record in engineering leadership, expertise in public cloud technologies, SaaS and vendor management, deep understanding of SDLC, and the ability to inspire, mentor, and use data to drive business value.
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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