Senior Platform Engineer
Second Front SystemsSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Lead Platform Engineer (Global Payment Network) at Capital One
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
- At least 6 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory)
- At least 4 years of experience with AWS
- At least 2 years of team leadership experience
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience with AWS
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Utilize scripting languages like Python, SQL, Ruby and Groovy
- Experience with Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS
- Experience with CM tools including Ansible and Terraform
- Experience with a variety of AWS tools and services
Responsibilities
- Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
- Continuously improve software engineering practices
- Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies
- Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience and scalability of your solutions
- Stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies
- Participate in internal & external technology communities
- Mentor other members of the engineering community
- Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this Lead Platform Engineer role?
The salary ranges are $144,000 - $164,400 in Chicago, IL and Riverwoods, IL, and $158,400 - $180,800 in McLean, VA. Candidates hired in other locations will be subject to different ranges.
Is this position remote or does it require working from specific locations?
This information is not specified in the job description. Salary ranges are provided for specific locations like Chicago, IL, McLean, VA, and Riverwoods, IL.
What skills and experience are required for this role?
Basic qualifications include at least 6 years with build and deployment tools like Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory, 4 years with AWS, and 2 years of team leadership. Preferred skills include 5+ years with AWS, 2+ years in Agile practices, and experience with scripting languages like Python, SQL, Ruby, Groovy, Docker, ECS, Ansible, Terraform, and AWS services.
What is the company culture like at Capital One for this role?
The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative, with a focus on makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who solve real problems. It encourages innovation, cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization, and diversity.
What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Platform Engineer position?
Strong candidates have the basic qualifications of 6+ years with build tools, 4+ years AWS, and 2+ years team leadership, plus preferred experience like 5+ years AWS and 2+ years Agile. Passion for emerging technologies, mentoring, and working in Agile teams is key.
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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