Lead Software Development Engineer - Global Payment Network

Capital One (Europe) plc; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Lead Software Development Engineer to oversee technology projects and mentor a team. This role requires knowledge of Java, microservices architectures, and cloud computing. The firm offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and strong career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Immediate access to core benefits

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software engineering and experience with Java.
• Strong technical architecture experience required.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust solutions.
• Stay updated with tech trends and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Java (JSE, JEE)

Linux-based systems

Technical Architecture

Microservice architecture

Event-driven architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Open source frameworks

Tools

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

SQL

Open Source RDBMS

Job description

Lead Software Development Engineer (Global Payment Network)

Farnborough, United Kingdom

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 Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Senior Lead Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in 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, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver robust solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, SQL, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

What We’re Looking For:

• Deep understanding of software engineering with experience Java (JSE, JEE) and Linux-based systems
• Demonstrable experience in Technical Architecture
• Strong understanding of microservice and event driven architecture
• Experience with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven experience in cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
• Proven experience in open source frameworks

Where and how you’ll work:

This is a permanent position and is based in our Farnborough office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Farnborough office 2 days a week.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you:

• Bring us all this and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organization committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit:

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.