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Capital One
Posted 3d ago

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps

Capital One
Riverwoods, Illinois, United States
$179k-$205k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • leading projects
  • mentoring engineers
  • deploying safeguards
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4+ years of DevOps engineering
  • 3+ years of cloud-native technologies, and 4+ years of Unix/Linux administration
  • Python, cybersecurity, CDN, and Agile experience preferred
Technical tools mentioned
PythonGitGitHubAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformAkamaiHTTPDNSOWASPMITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Overview



Lead Software Engineer, DevOps

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 DevOps Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team. As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

About the Team: Our team is the frontline defense for the organization's inbound traffic. Leveraging deep expertise in web applications, protocols, and modern security practices, we utilize advanced CDN controls to deploy critical safeguards like Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Bot mitigation, and DDoS protection. Operating within an Agile framework, we partner closely with diverse application teams across the company to ensure their web assets remain highly secure and resilient. 

What You’ll Do:

  • 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 DevOps tools like Python and Git/Github 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • At least 4 years of experience in DevOps 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


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of DevOps Engineering experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering working with CDN security controls (WAF, DDoS protection)

  • 5+ Years of Akamai experience (App Delivery, Security Controls, WAF, BOT Protection, Monitoring, APIs)

  • 5+ Years of experience with HTTP Protocols, DNS, and Loadbalancing

  • 4+ years of experience with coding and scripting using Python

  • 2+ years of experience working within Agile Development Practices 

  • Familiarity with OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK Frameworks

  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion


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

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.

Riverwoods, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 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. Learn more at theCapital 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 applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

About Capital One

Provides credit card, banking, and auto loan services.

Year founded
1994
Employees
76300
Organization type
Public
Headquarters
US

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