DevOps Engineer

About The Company
Capital One is a leading diversified financial services company renowned for its innovative approach to banking and credit card services. With a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences, Capital One has established itself as a pioneer in digital banking solutions. The company operates across various segments, including credit cards, auto loans, and savings accounts, serving millions of customers nationwide. Committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement, Capital One invests heavily in technology-driven initiatives and talent development to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

About The Role
The Senior Manager, DevOps Engineer, People Leader at Capital One is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing a portfolio of diverse technology projects and leading a team of highly skilled DevOps professionals. This role involves driving the transformation of the company's cloud infrastructure, fostering innovation through emerging technologies, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure solutions. As a key member of the technology leadership team, the Senior Manager will collaborate closely with digital product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement cloud-native solutions that empower millions of users and enhance their financial experiences. The role demands a proactive leader with a deep understanding of DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and modern infrastructure tools, capable of guiding teams through complex technical challenges and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of experience in DevOps engineering is required, with at least 4 years dedicated to working with cloud-native technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Proven expertise in Unix or Linux system administration for at least 6 years is essential. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of people management experience, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. Preferred qualifications include over 9 years of DevOps experience, extensive coding and scripting skills in languages such as Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Perl, or Ruby, and significant experience in infrastructure design, implementation, and delivery. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk or Zabbix, container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes, and Agile development practices will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of DevOps engineers and oversee a diverse portfolio of technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive cloud infrastructure initiatives by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, technical guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with digital product managers and cross-functional teams to develop innovative cloud-based applications and services that enhance customer experiences.
• Stay current with emerging technology trends, participate in industry communities, and experiment with new tools and methodologies to improve DevOps practices.
• Evaluate and code or review code to ensure best practices, security, and performance standards are met.
• Implement automation and orchestration solutions using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline deployment processes.
• Establish and monitor system health metrics using tools such as Splunk or Zabbix, ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems.
• Promote Agile methodologies within the team to facilitate iterative development, rapid deployment, and continuous feedback loops.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project progress effectively across various levels of the organization.

Benefits
Capital One offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of its employees. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible work arrangements, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and wellness programs. The company also provides opportunities for professional development, including training, certifications, and career advancement initiatives. Employees are encouraged to participate in community engagement and corporate social responsibility programs. Additionally, the role offers performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and long-term incentives, recognizing individual and team contributions to the company's success.

Equal Opportunity

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Capital One complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. The company also promotes a drug-free workplace and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact Capital One Recruiting for assistance. Capital One values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company's ongoing success.