Lead Platform Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Chicago IL (81013), United States of America, Chicago, Illinois

Lead Platform Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Capital One is looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to manage a team of engineers who ensure that enterprise cloud security controls are designed and built effectively. This role will be responsible for maintaining & improving the cloud control validation process, providing expertise on cloud services and security, and guiding engineers as they grow their career in cloud security. The Platform Engineer is also responsible for identifying and driving opportunities for improvement such as process simplification, automation of tasks, and evaluation of new tools and technology that create value for the organization.

Candidates for this role should have expert knowledge and experience with cloud-based platforms, such as AWS. Candidates should be passionate about cybersecurity with an eye for continuous improvement and empathy for development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance for Control Validation team members

• Establish and maintain goals & objectives for Control Validation activities

• Drive continuous improvement of Control Validation processes & procedures

• Coordinate with leaders for prioritization & work handoffs

• Identify opportunities for automation, evaluate new tools, and drive implementation of technology that creates value for the organization

• Develop automated solutions using scripts and cloud-based server-less computing platforms

Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

• At least 6 years of experience in software development

• At least 2 years of experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Security, Engineering or Mathematics

• 1+ year experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools such as Work Day

• 1+ year experience with XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Certification

• Security certification such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security Specialty

• 3+ years of experience architecting applications for the AWS cloud

• 3+ years of experience developing scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, JavaScript, or Python

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 Lead Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One 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

• 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 JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)

• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

• 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go

• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service

• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks

• 1+ years of people management experience

• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

No agencies please. Capital One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. 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 ; 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.

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