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About the Role
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, incorporating proactive secret scanning and security guardrails directly into our Enterprise ecosystem.
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, Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS, and a variety of AWS tools and services
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
- At least 3 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory)
- At least 2 years of experience with AWS
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with AWS
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Key skills/competency
- Platform Engineering
- DevOps
- AWS
- Python
- Docker
- ECS
- SQL
- Agile
- CI/CD
- Security Guardrails
How to Get Hired at Capital One
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with build/deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory) and AWS, emphasizing your 3+ years for Senior Platform Engineer roles.
- Showcase your skills: Quantify achievements in platform engineering, DevOps, and AWS, aligning with the job description's responsibilities.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with Python, SQL, Docker, ECS, and AWS services, as well as CI/CD practices.
- Demonstrate cultural fit: Emphasize your passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in your application and interviews.
- Network effectively: Connect with Capital One recruiters on LinkedIn and inquire about the Senior Platform Engineer role and application process.
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