Sr. Manager, Solution Architect at Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Banking, Credit CardsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 6 years of experience in Software Engineering and Systems Architecture or Technology Solution design
  • At least 2 years of experience creating solutions architectures in a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Effectively communicate and build relationships to interact, inform, influence and communicate with key stakeholders at all levels across the company
  • Exhibit mastery of facilitation and influence across teams, departments and divisions
  • Enjoy the camaraderie, debates, and leaning that comes from working with a team of passionate technologists
  • See the impact of near term and long term choices, and are great at explaining it
  • Possess excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask, while quickly shifting context and priorities
  • Have a proven track record for leading and enabling technology, architecture and software engineering activities at enterprise scale
  • Be self-motivated and display an unwavering responsibility to deliver high quality results and commitments
  • Possess a keen attention to detail and a passion for Architecture, Software Engineering, Technology and Customer Experience
  • Have an intellectual curiosity and interest to maintain and acquire new business, technology and architecture skills
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect in large/complex organizations
  • 8+ years of experience architecting, designing, and/or delivering scalable and decoupled systems in a heavily regulated technology environment
  • 3+ years of experience working with internal and external business clients
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS concepts and implementations
  • Experience engaging, influencing and driving initiatives by partnering with technology executives
  • Experience mentoring software engineers or architects
  • Experience in a regulated environment (HIPAA, PCI, Privacy, etc)
  • Ability to communicate at all levels in the organizations with required technical depth and breadth
  • AWS or equivalent certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solution Architect-Associate, GCP or Azure)

Responsibilities

  • Lead solutions architecture design for multi-platform/cross-platform solutions
  • Leading Trade-off and impact analysis work for hard to change technical decisions, and manage technical conflict
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and strategy in partnership with delivery and product partners
  • Explain and represent solutions in the Architecture Review Boards, and various product, platform and architecture discussions
  • Presenting work products and strategies to product managers, technology leadership across Capital One
  • Function as a primary architecture point of contact for other architecture teams and delivery teams for solutions and systems
  • Continuously learn as technology needs evolve

Skills

Solutions Architecture
Technical Leadership
Trade-off Analysis
Architecture Review Boards
Stakeholder Communication
Cross-platform Design
Facilitation
Influence

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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