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Capital One

Capital One

10,001+ employees

Offers diverse financial products and services

Financial Services
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$25kAnnually

+ Joining Bonus

Entry

Nottingham, UK

Hybrid working model: 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday, Friday).

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Coding skills (in any language) are important, but you don't need a background in Computer Science.
  • We’ll want to see the flexibility and aptitude for learning it takes to master lots of different tools and technologies.
  • We also want to see your potential and strengths. We understand this may be your first role, or that you might not have experience within a professional tech environment.
Responsibilities
  • You will get the option to either spend your full 12 months in one team, or split your time across two teams, with six months in each.
  • You'll be working on real life projects, and you'll get to see the impact of the work you do.
  • You could be working on customer journeys across our apps and website, creating backend APIs alongside our Services teams.
  • You could be working with the Data teams that ensure all the information we store is safe and secure, but ready to be accessed at a moment's notice.
  • Or with the Cloud Productivity Engineering teams in building and developing our class-leading shared capabilities and pipelines.
  • Along the way, you’ll learn how to build great platforms, tools and frameworks.

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system while providing comprehensive support and resources to help customers make informed financial decisions.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15.9M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Capital One's extensive range of financial products and services provides ample opportunities for career growth and specialization.
  • The company's commitment to financial inclusion and literacy offers employees a chance to make a meaningful impact on communities.
  • Strategic partnerships and investments, such as those with Stripe, Adyen, and StrongDM, indicate a forward-thinking approach and potential for innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive financial services landscape requires Capital One to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The end of the consumer card partnership with Walmart could impact customer acquisition and revenue streams.

What makes Capital One unique

  • Capital One's focus on financial inclusion and no-fee banking solutions sets it apart from traditional banks that often have more restrictive fee structures.
  • Their strategic partnerships with fintech giants like Stripe and Adyen for fraud prevention highlight their commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced security.
  • Capital One's collaboration with educational platforms like Khan Academy underscores their dedication to financial literacy, a unique value proposition in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Onsite Health Centers

Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability insurance

Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays

Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes

Employee Assistance Program