Principal Associate, Software Engineer

Capital One Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Associate, Software Engineer to develop innovative backend solutions and contribute to exciting software projects. Candidates should have substantial experience in application development, particularly with Java and AWS, and a bachelor's degree is required. Enjoy a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Benefits

Work From Home allowance

Mental health coverage up to $3,000

Tuition subsidies up to $5,000

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Application Development.
• Experience in one or more programming languages like Java, Python, Golang, or .NET.
• Master’s Degree or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on backend development projects.
• Create new applications using object-oriented programming.
• Explore and evaluate new software tools and technologies.

Skills

Application Development

Java

Python

Golang

NoSQL

Test Driven Development

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

AWS

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Containers

Job description

Principal Associate, Software Engineer

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto, Ontario

About Capital One Canada

For over 20 years, we’ve been on a mission to change banking for good and build relationships by making credit accessible, simple, intuitive and rewarding. We want to help Canadians succeed with credit, because we believe in people — in our customers, in our associates, and in talent like you!

A day in the life of a Capital One Software Engineer

You’ll work alongside other Software Engineers on innovative projects. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, design and build software products from the ground up.

Here are a few of the ways we’re helping people take control of their credit:

• Helping customers view and monitor their credit scores with Credit Keeper
• Enabling customers to view and edit their Personal Information directly in the Mobile App
• Providing customers 100% certainty which credit cards they’ll be approved for before they apply, by using Quick Check™

We’re all-in on the cloud and we’re leaders in the adoption of open source technologies, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containers. We build our own products and release them with a speed and agility that allows us to get new customer experiences to market quickly. And, as a founder‑led company, we’re inspired to make, break, do, and do good. So, let’s do something great together.

Want to learn more? Check out life at Capital One in the Software Studio!

Responsibilities

• Working on a variety of projects focusing on backend development
• Create exciting new applications using object oriented programming methodologies.
• Following TDD approach from inception to production.
• Explore and evaluate new and emerging software tools, technologies, and practices.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community
• Support the continued professionalization of the engineering practice in the studio with effective communication and advocacy in public speaking, presentations, documentation, etc.
• Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies.
• Identify gaps and solve problems to completion.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 4 years of hands‑on experience in Application Development using one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Golang, .NET, etc.)
• A Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

(Don’t have them all? Don’t worry. We’ll help you develop the right skills for the job!)

• At least 6 years of experience in Application Development using one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Golang, .NET, etc.)
• Experience with AWS and/or AWS Certification (Solution Architect‑Associate preferred)Experience in distributed systems, API, microservices, data processing, databases (relational, NoSQL or time‑series)
• Master’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or in related fields.
• Experience working in a team environment, understanding the importance of mutual respect, empathy, and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and problems are brought up early and often
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Working at Capital One

Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office. Build a comfortable workspace with our one‑time, Work From Home allowance and enjoy our head office located conveniently across the street from Union Station.

Live well—physically, financially and emotionally. Receive support for you and those who are most important to you, with full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. With up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies per year—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.

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