Principal Associate, Software Engineer - Capital One Travel - Android (Mobile)

Capital One; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 205,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family coverage

Work From Home allowance

Mental health support

Tuition subsidies

Job summary

Capital One Canada is seeking a Principal Associate, Software Engineer - Android (Mobile) to lead the Travel mobile experience. You’ll partner with designers, product owners, and fellow engineers to craft high-performing Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

This hybrid role requires about 3 days in the office weekly, with a competitive annual salary range noted in the posting, and comprehensive benefits including family coverage, a Work From Home allowance, mental health support,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years building native Android applications
• 2+ years experience with Kotlin
• 3+ years of experience building Android applications (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience with Kotlin (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience with Jetpack Compose (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience with Agile practices (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Spearhead development of Android features using Jetpack Compose and reactive programming
• Collaborate with Engineers, UX/UI designers, and Product Owners to create high-performing user experiences
• Participate in all team agile ceremonies and ensure timely, quality delivery
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in Android platform engineering and design system methodologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Android, iOS, APIs, and Web teams
• Lead discussions and drive best practices and process improvements across sprint teams
• Review pull requests to enforce Kotlin and Jetpack Compose idioms

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Agile practices

Open source frameworks

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s or Diploma in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Job description

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario, Principal Associate, Software Engineer - Capital One Travel - Android (Mobile) About Capital One Canada. For 30 years, we've been on a mission to change banking for good. We challenge the traditional bank stereotype by integrating machine learning, conversational AI and design thinking into our core operations. We're a bank a tech company would build, where your work directly shapes innovative solutions that impact millions of Canadians. We're driven by fearless curiosity, bold innovation, and a collective of authentic people working together to redefine what's possible. Technology isn’t just part of our strategy, it is our strategy. Everything we do serves our vision and the creation of what's next.

About the Team If you're looking for challenging work with real impact, a team that cares deeply about the code they ship, and a product that real people use when they're planning their next trip — come build the next generation of the Travel portal with us. From the moment a traveler starts planning a trip, to browsing options, comparing rates, and finally hitting that booking button — your code is there for all of it. You're not working on one small corner of the product. You're touching the whole journey. We are solving real customer problems: we need all hotels at the right price with accurate information, and we need to make sure the portal is the best place to book your travel.

Your Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development of Android features, with a focus on leveraging Jetpack Compose and reactive programming, to fulfill Capital One Travel objectives while adhering to cutting-edge engineering best practices, design guidelines, and principles.
• Partner with fellow Software Engineers, UX/UI designers, and Product Owners/Analysts to craft high-performing, engaging, and purposeful customer experiences that exemplify simplicity and excellence.
• Actively engage in all team agile ceremonies, ensuring timely delivery of all commitments while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Continuously expand expertise in mobile development technologies, with a particular emphasis on Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, while also staying informed about relevant third-party libraries and tools.
• Lead discussions and provide valuable contributions to team initiatives, incorporating feedback from diverse stakeholders.
• Mentor junior and mid-level team members, fostering their growth and development in Android platform engineering and design system methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with developers across various disciplines (Android, iOS, APIs, Web, etc.), fostering a culture of cross-functional collaboration and learning.
• Take ownership of delivering major platform components and functionalities, working closely with Senior Engineers and Architects to ensure alignment with architectural vision and engineering excellence.
• Drive the adoption of best practices and process improvements within and across sprint teams, continuously striving for operational efficiency and excellence.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and work collaboratively with the team to devise innovative solutions, promoting a culture of problem-solving and creativity.
• Conduct thorough reviews of pull requests, ensuring adherence to Kotlin and Jetpack Compose idioms, and providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and maintainability.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience
• At least 2 years of experience building native Android applications
• At least 2 years of experience with Kotlin

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master’s or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or in related field
• 3+ years of experience building Android applications
• 3+ years of experience with Kotlin
• 1+ years of experience with Jetpack Compose
• 1+ years of experience in open source frameworks
• 1+ years of experience with Agile practices
• Working at Capital One.

You’ll be empowered to take end-to-end ownership of your work and your career, backed by a high-performance, hybrid culture and holistic suite of benefits designed to support your whole self. Take ownership of your own potential: Whether you’re looking to upskill, pivot into new business areas, or master your craft, you’ll have access to tools and mentorship to reach your potential and define your career trajectory. Find your rhythm: We believe trust fosters the flexibility and autonomy required to balance personal needs with a focus on high performance. We support a hybrid model – with 3 days in the office per week – that gives room for both collaboration and personal commitments.

Benefits built for your life

• full coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents, a one-time Work From Home allowance to build your comfortable workspace, up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in annual tuition subsidies.

You’ll find that Capital One is committed to helping you thrive and evolve every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $148,120 - $169,050.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Weembrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI as every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers, business interviewers, and recruitment professionals. Our teams are equipped with training that empowers them to use AI responsibly.

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 have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [e-mail]

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CapitalOne Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). 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.