Location: Nottingham, England Job ID: R236905 Lead Software Development Engineer – Developer Experience Are you an engineer who loves making things work better for other engineers? Do you care about efficiency and continuous improvement? Join our team and help us redefine the way software is delivered at Capital One. In this role, you aren’t just writing code or managing infrastructure; you are a force‑multiplier for our engineering teams. You will sit at the intersection of software engineering and community advocacy. You’ll spend your time getting hands‑on with the code that powers software delivery at Capital One, while simultaneously acting as a bridge by gathering feedback from our UK Tech organisation and sharing good engineering practices across the business. You’ll be joining a passionate and diverse team on a mission to reduce engineering frustration and accelerate software delivery. What you’ll do

Support and enhance the adoption and enablement of continuously evolving software delivery lifecycle platforms Operate beyond the IDE – we don’t just solve problems with code; we continuously strive for the right solutions to our customers’ problems, not just build tools and features Deliver core engineering features and improvements that engineers in the UK and US consume on a daily basis to deliver software at Capital One Continued support, maintenance and development of our core systems, enhancing our internal customers' journeys on their path to CI/CD Enhance our AWS deployment and validation mechanisms Build relationships and influence with platform‑owning teams to support prioritisation and inner‑sourcing opportunities Partner with Capital One teams in the US to innersource contributions to internal developer tools Operate as a Developer Advocate – build a network of connections across engineering to hear about friction and opportunities to improve the developer experience Work closely with stakeholders in Developer Experience to identify opportunities and create technical roadmaps Be a technical leader in the team, driving the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects

What we’re looking for

Great communicator, willing to get involved, talk to our customers, share ideas, teach and lead amongst peers Happy working across a variety of technologies and platforms to identify and solve complex problems working up and down the technology stack Passionate about making a difference in every developer’s experience Analytical mindset with a clear focus on delivering value for both the organisation and our customers in line with stakeholder expectations Experience with the concepts of infrastructure as code and CI/CD Strong programming skills in one or more languages (such as Java or TypeScript) Solid understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or alternative cloud platforms Stickler for efficiency and effectiveness Proven experience in technical leadership

Where and how you’ll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. You’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What’s in it for you

Contribute to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation Work on the public cloud journey and solve problems of scale, security, availability and performance 10% of your time is dedicated to cutting‑edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future Career progression opportunities and training through Capital One University and external providers Immediate access to core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance, plus flexible benefits such as season‑ticket loans, cycle‑to‑work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open‑plan workspaces and facilities; our Nottingham head‑office has a fully‑serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. (London office offers rooftop running track and espresso at Workshop Coffee)

EEO & Diversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact us. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. Who we are At Capital One, we’re building a leading information‑based technology company. Still founder‑led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good. #J-18808-Ljbffr