Lead Platform Engineer (Microsoft 365)

ZipRecruiter; Dover; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A lead financial services company in Dover is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to create and support DevOps tools. You will manage technical issues related to O365, monitor system performance, and automate processes. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Microsoft O365 and cloud platforms, and are familiar with scripting and integration techniques. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with AWS or Azure.
• 4+ years administering Microsoft O365 or another enterprise productivity suite.
• Experience designing and implementing integrations between Microsoft O365.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to O365.
• Monitor system performance, security, and data integrity.
• Automate tasks and processes using scripting.

Skills

DevOps tools

Building and deployment tools

Microsoft O365 administration

Container orchestration

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

Artifactory

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Overview

Lead Platform Engineer (Microsoft 365)

We are seeking Platform Engineers who are passionate about creating and supporting DevOps tools with emerging technologies. As a Lead Platform Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to O365 services and integrations.
• Monitor system performance, security, and data integrity, taking proactive measures to address potential problems.
• Design and implement integrations: Connect O365 with other systems and applications using APIs and web services.
• Automate tasks and processes: Use PowerShell or other scripting to automate administrative tasks and workflows.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation and training materials for users.
• Focus on building and maintaining the underlying operational aspects of the platform including remediating vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with the Architecture team to align the platforms to latest architecture and configuration.
• Encourage innovation, automation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and a modern legacy process.
• Develop and utilize best practices to enhance the overall user experience of the platform.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to ensure software works seamlessly on the platforms.
• Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios.
• Continuously improve platform engineering practices and proactively identify risks and mitigate them.
• Design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full stack of development tools and technologies within Agile teams.
• Stay up-to-date with tech trends, experiment with new technologies, participate in technical communities, and mentor other engineers.
• Directly and indirectly lead teams of engineers and people leaders to build strategy for each platform and drive Well Managed practices at Capital One.
• Utilize scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and others.
• Experience with Container Orchestration (e.g., Docker, ECS), configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible), Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform), and a variety of AWS services.
• Collaborate with LOB stakeholders and leadership to pursue complex business opportunities and guide decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 4 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory)
• At least 2 years of experience with AWS or Azure
• At least 4 years of experience administering Microsoft O365 or another enterprise productivity suite
• At least 4 years of Integration Project Involvement: Experience designing, implementing, and supporting integrations between Microsoft O365
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud computing concepts, including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering
• 6+ years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory)
• 6+ years of experience administering Microsoft O365 or another enterprise productivity suite
• 4+ years of experience in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• 4+ years of experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, or others

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Salaries are for candidates hired to work within the specified locations. Part-time salaries will be prorated.

McLean, VA: $158,400 - $180,800 for Lead Platform Engineer

Plano, TX: $144,000 - $164,400 for Lead Platform Engineer

Richmond, VA: $144,000 - $164,400 for Lead Platform Engineer

Other locations will use the pay range for that location; the offer letter will reflect the actual amount.

This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

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 (EOE, including /vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please email [e-mail].

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee third-party products, services, or information available through this site. Capital One is comprised of several entities and positions may be located in Canada, the United Kingdom, or the Philippines as applicable.