Lead Software Engineer, Front End (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)

Plano Town Center (31064), United States of America, Plano, Texas

Lead Software Engineer, Front End (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)

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 solve real problems and meet real customer needs.  We are seeking Front End Software Engineers who are passionate about using cutting-edge open source frameworks with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One. 

As a UI Engineer for the Developer Platform you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing user interfaces, Plugin contributions that provide an exceptional user experience. Leveraging cutting-edge open source technologies like Backstage, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing and highly functional interfaces that meet the needs of our users. If you are passionate about creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces and are excited to work with innovative technologies like Backstage, then join our team and help shape the future of Developer Platform!

What You’ll Do: 

• Work with a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems

• Perform software development on Front End Applications leveraging a test-driven development pattern

• Own the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems

• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends and best practices in UI/UX design and development, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to understand project requirements and translate them into user-friendly UI designs

• Utilize programming languages like JavaScript (React), TypeScript and Java, open source frameworks (Express), RESTful web services, and work on cross-browser and cross-device development

• Implement responsive and interactive user interfaces using Lit Html and JavaScript frameworks such as React, Express, and Lit Element

• Work closely with the design team to create pixel-perfect UI designs that align with the overall brand and design guidelines

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the quality and performance of the UI across various browsers and devices

• Implement and customize Backstage plugins to enhance the developer experience and streamline workflows

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)

• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

• 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Node

• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks

• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

• 3+ years of UI/UX design principles and tools

• 1+ years of experience with Backstage

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 consid