Senior Backend Tech Lead – Cloud-Native APIs & Scale

Capital One

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Capital One’s London-based software engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend services squad on a hybrid basis. You will lead a team or cross-functional squad delivering complex projects and take end-to-end responsibility for technical design.

The role requires strong Java API development, adherence to SOLID, experience with REST and AWS, and designing secure, scalable architectures.

Qualifications

Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad.
Experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies.
Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST.
Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development.
Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale.
You’re able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste.
Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale.
An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD

Responsibilities

Lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome.
Take end-to-end responsibility for technical design