Capital One Financial Corporation

Director, Software Engineering

Capital One Financial Corporation$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in people management
  • 3+ years of experience leading multiple teams in agile settings
  • 1+ year of managing other managers in talent development and performance management
  • Proven success in implementing software engineering best practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop engineering teams focused on customer-centric solutions
  • Mentor engineers to support their professional growth
  • Promote accountability and a culture of excellence within teams
  • Build a psychologically safe environment for collaboration
  • Engage with stakeholders to define and execute strategic product roadmaps
  • Design and support technical solutions using industry leading tools
  • Stay updated on tech trends and encourage experimental learning

Benefits

  • Access to tools and mentorship to help you grow your career
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for personal needs
  • Comprehensive well-being support for you and your family
  • $3,000 coverage for mental health services
  • $5,000 annual tuition subsidies
Full Job Description
161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario,

Director, Software Engineering

About the Team:

Join Capital One in Canada as we build the products that enable our millions of international Card customers. This team will specifically be working on the development of customer management capabilities for international Card users, including transitioning from an account-centric to a customer-centric decision-making model.

About the Role:

You’ll lead the teams in and drive the mission and vision of the Engineering organization focused on developing foundational technology capabilities that accelerate the pace of deliveries for customer-facing web and mobile applications. We have a diverse ecosystem of highly-available RESTful microservices and streaming real-time systems hosted on leading edge AWS Cloud assets. Our applications leverage open source frameworks and strong software engineering principles that offer a diverse array of challenging, fun, and impactful problems in scalability, monitoring, and automation capabilities. We are looking for a servant leader whose people-first approach and engineering mindset elevates the safe and collaborative culture of the teams and enables delivery of excellence.

If you are a technologist at heart with the ability and business acumen to partner with business clients in a way that inspires them to challenge the status quo and want to provide an inspiring and compelling working environment that allows your engineering team to push the digital boundaries within the Financial Services industry.  

Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead with humility and grow talented engineers who are building the next level of engineering capabilities to enable the success of our valued customers

  • Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers in the organization

  • Raise accountability and strive to build a culture that continuously raises the bar for excellence

  • Build a strong sense of psychological safety on your teams and adjacent teams

  • Engage with stakeholders to define strategic imperatives and execute roadmaps that create original digital customer products and services

  • Work within and across agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack of industry leading development tools and technologies

  • Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal and external technology communities

  • Encourage innovation, foster diversity and inclusion, challenge the status quo, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and offer outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork

  • Partner with leaders across the company to architect, design and develop enterprise platforms, including large scale data and machine learning applications

Basic Qualifications:
  • At Least 10 years of experience in software engineering

  • At Least 7 years of experience in people management

  • At Least 3 years of experience leading multiple teams within an agile environment

  • At Least 1 year of experience managing other managers including talent development, performance management, team building and succession planning

  • Demonstrated experience and success pursuing best practices for teams of software engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

  • 13+ years’ of experience in software development

  • 8+ years’ of experience in Agile practices

  • Experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation tools

  • Experience with Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

  • Experience leading horizontal DevOps/Developer tooling teams

Working at Capital One.

You’ll be empowered to take end-to-end ownership of your work and your career, backed by a high-performance, hybrid culture and holistic suite of benefits designed to support your whole self. 

  • Take ownership of your own potential: Whether you’re looking to upskill, pivot into new business areas, or master your craft, you’ll have access to tools and mentorship to reach your potential and define your career trajectory.

  • Find your rhythm: We believe trust fosters the flexibility and autonomy required to balance personal needs with a focus on high performance. We support a hybrid model – with 3 days in the office per week – that gives room for both collaboration and personal commitments.

  • Benefits built for your life: We take a holistic approach to well-being, providing support for you and those who are most important to you. This includes: full coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents, a one-time Work From Home allowance to build your comfortable workspace, up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in annual tuition subsidies.

 You’ll find that Capital One is committed to helping you thrive and evolve every step of the way.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI as every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers, business interviewers, and recruitment professionals. Our teams are equipped with training that empowers them to use AI responsibly.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Chevy Chase Bank is the greater Washington region's largest locally-owned banking institution providing a complete array of financial products and services to consumers and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has approximately 250 branches and over 1,000 ATMs, more than anyone else in the greater Washington market. Chevy Chase Bank currently has over $16 billion in assets and services over 1 million customers. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com.

Capital One Financial Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Capital One Financial Corporation, a leader in the financial services industry, where innovation meets purpose-driven leadership. As one of the most forward-thinking companies in banking, Capital One is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career with a myriad of job opportunities in various fields.

Work You’ll Do

At Capital One, we are committed to excellence and setting our team members up for success. By joining our dynamic team, you will engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference. From developing cutting-edge technology to crafting personalized financial solutions, every position at Capital One is geared towards redefining the future of banking.

Innovate and Lead

Capital One is not just a company; it's a hub of innovation and leadership. We empower our professionals to lead with their ideas and see them come to life. Our culture thrives on diversity and the unique perspectives each team member brings. Here, your skills in networking, problem-solving, and leadership will not only be valued but also nurtured through professional development and diversity training.

Grow Your Career

Capital One is deeply invested in the growth and development of its employees. With robust training programs, mentorship, and resources for professional enhancement, we ensure that your career trajectory aligns with your personal and professional goals. Whether it’s rising through the ranks or switching tracks via internal job opportunities, your growth is our priority.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

For those starting their journey, Capital One offers enriching internship programs that provide a glimpse into the culture and work ethic that drives our success. Interns gain hands-on experience, valuable insights, and the opportunity to network with leaders across the company. For seasoned professionals, we offer positions that challenge your expertise while encouraging balance and innovation.

Benefits and Culture

Choosing to work at Capital One means opting for a lifestyle where your well-being is prioritized. Our benefits package is designed to support you both at work and in your personal life, encompassing health, finance, and family. The inclusive culture at Capital One ensures that everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive.

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Explore the various career paths available at Capital One and discover how your skills and passions can align with our mission. We are continuously hiring across multiple disciplines, eager to welcome curious, creative, and driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Capital One Financial Corporation
Size
51,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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