Staff Software Engineer - Back End

Capital One

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Java
System design
Distributed architectures
Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction

Job Summary

  • Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects.
  • We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes.

Matching Summary

Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Java
  • system design
  • distributed architectures
  • cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • technical leadership
  • engineering standards

Nice-to-have

  • driving innovation
  • solving complex business problems
  • mentoring engineers
  • continuous learning culture
  • business acumen

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in Java
  • Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures
  • Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms
  • Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy
  • Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority
  • Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations
  • Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums

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