Lead Software Development Engineer - Architect - Global Payment Network

Capital One; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Farnborough is looking for a Lead Software Development Engineer to manage technology projects and lead a team of developers specializing in cloud and microservices. This is a full-time role with a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility to work from home. Candidates should have deep knowledge in Java and Linux and experience in cloud computing. The position offers strong career progression and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and flexible medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits including season-ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software engineering with experience in Java (JSE/JEE) and Linux-based systems.
• Demonstrable experience in technical architecture.
• Strong understanding of microservice and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven experience in cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proven experience in open-source frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust solutions.
• Stay updated on tech trends and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Load Balancing

Routing Protocols

Network Engineering

BGP

LAN

Computer Networking

IPsec

OSPF

Cisco ASA

Juniper

MPLS

Network Architecture

Tools

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

Job description

Farnborough (95987) United Kingdom Farnborough

Lead Software Development Engineer - Architect - Global Payment Network

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business 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 solve real problems and meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full‑stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company.
• 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, and from time to time be asked to code or evaluate code.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver robust solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, SQL, open‑source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep understanding of software engineering with experience in Java (JSE/JEE) and Linux‑based systems.
• Demonstrable experience in technical architecture.
• Strong understanding of microservice and event‑driven architecture.
• Experience with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven experience in cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proven experience in open‑source frameworks.

Where and How You’ll Work

This is a permanent position based in our Farnborough office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. You’ll be based in our Farnborough office 2 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements and we are open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in It for You

You’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organization committed to transformation. We offer strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers). Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance with flexible benefits available including season‑ticket loans, cycle‑to‑work scheme and enhanced parental leave.

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people and building diverse and inclusive teams. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent – whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible, and we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

Capital One is Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

Reasonable Adjustment

If you require a reasonable adjustment please contact. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Key Skills

• Load Balancing
• Routing Protocols
• Network Engineering
• BGP
• LAN
• Computer Networking
• IPsec
• OSPF
• Cisco ASA
• Juniper
• MPLS
• Network Architecture