Senior Platform Engineer

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical 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 Platform Engineers who are passionate about creating and supporting Dev Ops tools with emerging technologies to join our team.

As a Platform Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

• Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
• Continuously improve software engineering practices
• Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies
• Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience and scalability of your solutions
• Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
• Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity
• Utilize scripting languages like Python, SQL, Ruby and groovy, Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS, CM tools including Ansible and Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services
• Utilize Windsurf and other AI-powered IDEs to accelerate coding, debugging, and system design.
• Design, build, and maintain robust data architectures (batch and streaming) using tools like Spark, Snowflake.
• AWS, Python, Dev Ops, Automation, AI Enabled Development Tools (Windsurf, Cursor, CoPilot, etc.,), Databricks, Snowflake, Databases, Agile Methodologies
• AWS, Python, Sterling File Gateway (SFG), File Transfer Protocols, Dev Ops, Automation, AI Enabled Development Tools (Windsurf, Cursor, CoPilot, etc.,), Databases, Agile Methodologies.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 4 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, Git Hub, or Artifactory)
• At least 2 years of experience with AWS

• 3+ years of experience with AWS
• 1+ years of hands-on experience using AI-powered coding tools (e.g., Windsurf, Git Hub Copilot, Cursor) to boost development productivity
• 2+ years proven ability to integrate AI capabilities effectively into development workflows and team processes
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Senior Platform Engineer Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Senior Platform Engineer

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent…