Lead Software Engineer, DevOps- Global Network

Lead Software Engineer, Dev Ops - Global Payment Network

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 Dev Ops Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team.

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

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full‑stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and 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, Ruby and Go, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, CM tools including Ansible and Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering (internship experience does not apply)
• At least 3 years of experience in cloud‑native technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• At least 4 years of Unix or Linux system administration experience

• 7+ years of Dev Ops Engineering experience
• 4+ years of experience with coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Perl or Ruby)
• 4+ years of experience with technologies Apache Mesos, Marathon, or Apache Spark
• 4+ years of experience with build and deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker)
• 2+ years of experience with distributed database systems (Cassandra, Elasticsearch)
• 2+ years of experience with deploying clustered web services
• 2+ years of experience working within Agile Development 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, etc.).

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $175,800 – $200,700 for Lead Software Engineer
McLean, VA: $193,400 – $220,700 for Lead Software Engineer
Riverwoods, IL: $175,800 – $200,700 for Lead Software Engineer
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

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. Eligibility varies based on full‑time or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

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. Contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑800‑304‑9102 or email Recruitin for accommodations.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only as required to provide reasonable accommodations.

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