Lead Platform Engineer (Global Payment Network) at Capital One

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, BankingIndustries

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
Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS
CM tools including Ansible and Terraform
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
Bring a passion to 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

PythonSQLRubyGroovyDockerECSAnsibleTerraformAWSJenkinsGitHubArtifactory

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 and 2+ years in Agile practices.

What is the company culture like at Capital One for this team?

The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative, with a focus on makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who solve real problems, encourage innovation, inclusion, teamwork, 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 leadership, plus preferred experience in advanced AWS and Agile, along with passion for emerging technologies, mentoring, and working in Agile teams.

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

Lead Platform Engineer (Global Payment Network) at Capital One

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Capital One

About Capital One

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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