Lead Software Engineer (SRE/ Devops) at Capital One

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 4 years of experience in DevOps Engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
At least 3 years of experience in Cloud Native technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
At least 4 years of Unix or Linux system administration experience
Preferred: AWS certifications for Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator
Preferred: 7+ years of DevOps Engineering experience
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Perl or Ruby)
Preferred: 4+ years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker)
Preferred: 2+ years of experience developing and using performance tools (e.g., New Relic, Splunk)
Preferred: 4+ years of Kubernetes Administrator experience
Preferred: 4+ years of experience in running multi-tenant workloads in production
Preferred: 2+ years of experience working within Agile Development Practices

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Ruby and Go, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, CM tools including Ansible and Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaPythonSQLRubyGoDockerKubernetesAnsibleTerraformAWSUnixLinuxAzureGCP

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Lead Software Engineer role?

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below by location, but specific figures are not provided in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require working from a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for this DevOps Engineer role?

The role requires at least 4 years of DevOps Engineering, 3 years in Cloud Native technologies like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and 4 years of Unix or Linux system administration. Preferred skills include AWS certifications, 7+ years DevOps experience, coding in Python/SQL/Java/etc., Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, and Agile practices.

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

Capital One fosters a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment with a team of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who solve real problems and meet customer needs.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has the basic qualifications of 4+ years in DevOps Engineering, 3+ years in Cloud Native technologies, and 4+ years in Unix/Linux admin. Preferred experience includes AWS certifications, 7+ years DevOps, Kubernetes admin, coding/scripting, build tools like Jenkins/Docker, performance tools, multi-tenant workloads, and Agile practices.

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 Software Engineer (SRE/ Devops) 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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