Capital One

A leading information-based technology company focused on banking, founded and led by Richard Fairbank, committed to bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking.

Description For Staff Software Engineer - Back End

Capital One is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Backend team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape technical strategy and drive innovation across the organization. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead multiple teams, establish best practices, and influence the overall technical direction while working with cloud platforms and Java. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems and architecture. Capital One offers a collaborative hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. The company provides extensive professional development opportunities through Capital One University and supports various employee networks. This role is perfect for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in a leading financial technology company while enjoying excellent work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Back End

• Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain
• Lead and coordinate efforts of multiple teams
• Identify emerging patterns, define best practices, and establish reusable frameworks
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Represent Capital One in external technical forums
• Drive service quality standards and practices
• Develop strategies to manage technical debt
• Mentor and develop engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Back End

Java

• Deep expertise in Java
• Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures
• Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proven experience setting multi-team technical vision and strategy
• Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority
• Experience driving engineering standards and best practices
• Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums
• Strong business acumen

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Back End

A leading information-based technology company focused on banking, founded and led by Richard Fairbank, committed to bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking.

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