Lead Software Development Engineer - Services in London
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, GB
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad
- Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies
- Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST
- Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development
- Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale
- You’re able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste
- Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale
- An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD
Full description
Job DescriptionWhite Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London
Lead Software Development Engineer - Services
About this role
Capital One’s mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions.
Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis.
Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One.
What you’ll do
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You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome
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You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations
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Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
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You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community
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You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide
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Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service)
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You’ll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership
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Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain
What we’re looking for
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Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad
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Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies
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Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST