Principal Associate, Software Engineer

Capital One Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Associate, Software Engineer to work on innovative software solutions. The role involves hands-on experience with Java, Python, Scala, or similar languages, and collaboration in an Agile environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Enjoy a hybrid work model with a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Work From Home allowance

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Application Development using Java, Python, Scala, Swift, Kotlin, or Go.
• Experience working in a team environment with mutual respect and inclusive communication.
• Experience with Test Driven Development and Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Working on a variety of projects focusing on backend and frontend development.
• Create new applications using object-oriented programming.
• Explore and evaluate new software tools and technologies.

Skills

Java

Python

Scala

Swift

Kotlin

Go

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related fields

Tools

AWS

Test Driven Development

Agile methodologies

Job description

Principal Associate, Software Engineer

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, frontend development, mobile development (Android/iOS), infrastructure, tooling, platform engineering, developer experience and data engineering.
• 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 Java, Python, Scala, Swift, Kotlin, or Go
• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of experience in Application Development using one or more of Java, Python, Scala, Swift, Kotlin, or Go
• Master’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related fields
• Experience working in a team environment with mutual respect and inclusive communication
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• 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), streaming or messaging platforms, DevOps, resilience and stability

Working at Capital One

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

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.

If you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information provided will be kept confidential for accommodations.

For questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee third-party products or information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several entities. Any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada; positions in the UK are for Capital One Europe; positions in the Philippines are for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).