Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Python)

Plano 1 (31061), United States of America, Plano, Texas

Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Python)

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs.  We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

We are seeking Software Engineers who are passionate about delighting customers, delivering high-impact results quickly, and collaborating with other smart engineers. 

Why You Want This Job!

IMPACT: As part of the Developer Experience Program, this work is moving at an accelerated pace in order to support our imperative to Transform How We Build Software with Standardization and Automation across the full company.

VISIBILITY: Given this work supports a company-wide initiative, this role involves a high-level of engagement with leadership in both tech and product.

CHALLENGE: You will be challenged to problem solve and design solutions as you contribute to building the developer experience at Capital One.

GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT: You can enjoy a fast-paced and collaborative work environment where new ideas and solutions are encouraged and rewarded.

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop in Python and use a variety of technologies including AWS, DevOps and SRE practices.

• Utilize oral and written communication skills to share and align on technical designs.

• Demonstrate urgency, prioritization, and ownership to drive issues to completion, all while tracking towards bigger OKRs.

• Balance strategy and tactical delivery of software solutions.

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies

• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, 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, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Python

• 2+ years of experience in the AWS Ecosystem in at least one of the following: ECS/Fargate, Lambda, ELB, RT53, S3, Cloudwatch, Aurora, DynamoDB, RDS or Elasticache

• 1+ years of experience in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Boto3, Terraform, CFT or Ansible

• 2+ years of experience in DevOps tools such as Jenkins or Docker

• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks

• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified app