Lead Platform Engineer (DevOps/Networking)

Lead Platform Engineer (DevOps/Networking)

Locations: Plano, TX; Richmond, VA; McLean, VA

Time Type: Full time

Posted: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R197610

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical 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. We are seeking Platform Engineers who are passionate about creating and supporting DevOps tools with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Platform Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

The Network Edge Engineering team is committed to providing Capital One enterprise solutions for network connectivity for all wired and wireless endpoints. We partner with internal stakeholders to ensure all assets connected to the Capital One enterprise network are secure and compliant. This team drives the strategy of software-defined WAN, software-defined switching, and software-defined out of band access. As part of Capital One's move to a cloud-based solution, we are working towards building a well-managed platform to integrate and migrate our on-prem appliances into a cloud or SaaS offering.

General 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, Ruby, and Groovy, Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS, CM tools including Ansible and Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 4 years of experience in DevOps Engineering.
• At least 2 years of networking experience.
• At least 2 years of Unix or Linux system administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of DevOps Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of network infrastructure experience.
• 3+ years of experience with coding and scripting (Python, Ansible, Bash).
• 2+ years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker).
• 2+ years of experience with software-defined networking control planes.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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.

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