Full-Time

Senior Platform Engineer

Posted on 1/14/2025

Capital One

Capital One

10,001+ employees

Offers diverse financial products and services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$115.9k - $145.5kAnnually

+ Performance-based incentive compensation + Cash bonuses + Long-term incentives

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Plano, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: McLean, VA, USA

Salary range for Plano, TX: $115,900 - $132,200; McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Git
SQL
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Oracle
Requirements
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
  • At least 4 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory)
  • At least 3 years of experience with RDBMS Databases (Oracle)
  • At least 3 years of experience using Python to automate AWS services
  • At least 3 years of experience with AWS (RDS, EC2, S3, IAM, or Cloudwatch)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified Developer Certification - Associate
Responsibilities
  • Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
  • Continuously improve software engineering practices
  • Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies
  • Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience and scalability of your solutions
  • Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
  • Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity
  • Utilize scripting languages like Python, SQL, Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS, Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Capital One offers a range of financial services, including credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, making it easier for customers to manage their money. Capital One stands out from competitors through its commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, partnering with organizations to provide educational resources. The goal is to make banking more accessible and straightforward for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.9M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
  • Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
  • Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
  • Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
  • Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

What makes Capital One unique

  • Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
  • The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
  • Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

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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