Lead Software Engineer, Android (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Lead Software Engineer, Android (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. As a Capital One Android Software Engineer , you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

At Capital One, the iOS and Android platforms are recognized as an opportunity to reach our customers in unique, personal and engaging ways. Nothing is off limits as we explore exciting ways to take advantage of the full ecosystem of mobile devices including Watch, TV, and whatever future developments Apple or Google creates. Our engineers are provided with top of the line MacBook Pros, multiple high-end monitors and the necessary tooling to develop the best possible products with the least amount of friction. We operate in small, productive agile teams and use the best industry tools to collaborate across teams.

Who we are:

Enterprise Platforms Technology (EPTech) comprises many of Capital One’s most important enterprise platforms. We play an essential role in establishing practices for building technology solutions across the company, while also delivering capabilities that exemplify those practices.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop Android client code solutions that deliver on Product Strategy and adhere to established engineering best practices, design guidelines and principles

2. Partner with Software Engineers, UX/UI, Quality Engineers, Product Owners/Analysts to deliver high performing quality customer experiences that are engaging, purposeful and powerful in their simplicity

3. Actively participate in all team agile ceremonies, contributing to ensure that all team commitments are delivered on time and of the highest quality

4. Be an active advocate of the mobile platform through both internal and external developer communities

5. Remain an active learner in all technologies related to mobile development (Kotlin, Swift, 3rd party libraries, etc.)

6. Influence and contribute to group discussions and incorporate feedback/communication from the broader team

7. Mentor junior to mid-level members of the team

8. Actively engage with developers outside of the local sprint team across various disciplines (Android, iOS, APIs, Web, etc.)

9. Own and lead delivery of major components and platform needs in partnership with senior engineers and Architects

10. Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across sprint teams

11. Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with the team to find creative solutions

12. Review pull requests and ensure adherence to Kotlin and other language idioms

13. Grow and provide SME level leadership

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)

3. At least 3 years of experience building Android applications

4. At least 3 years of experience with Kotlin

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree

2. 5+ years of experience building Android applications

3. 4+ years of experience with Kotlin

4. 2+ years of experience with JetPack Compose

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable 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.