Senior Software Engineer

Capital One; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Gym access

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Nottingham to lead the development of high-impact technology solutions. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and home work while collaborating closely with teams.

You'll enjoy immediate access to core benefits, including a pension scheme, bonus, and private medical insurance, among others. Our Nottingham office fosters an inspiring environment, featuring open-plan workspaces, a gym, and wellness rooms.

Qualifications

• Deep proficiency in designing scalable systems.
• Advanced proficiency in software development and architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions.
• Leading cross-team collaboration for technical alignment.
• Providing guidance on development methodologies and best practices.

Skills

System Design Expertise

Advanced Python skills

Software Engineering

Infrastructure & Cloud Skills

Strategic Thinking

Tools

AWS

Java

C++

Job description

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Senior Software Engineer

About the role: Are you an experienced and passionate software engineer looking to drive meaningful change? This could be the perfect role for you. Software Engineering is at the core of our UK business, powering innovation, driving technical excellence, and shaping the future of our digital capabilities. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing high‑impact technology solutions that support key business functions. Using advanced technical expertise, you will develop scalable, reliable, and well‑architected software systems—making complex engineering challenges more accessible and actionable.

What You'll Do

• Software Development & Optimization – Designing, developing, and maintaining robust, high‑quality software solutions for critical business applications.
• Cross‑Team Technical Leadership – Leading and orchestrating the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals and long‑term technology strategy.
• Collaboration & Solution Architecture – Partnering with cross‑functional teams to define system architecture, improve efficiency, and ensure best practices in software engineering.
• Technical Leadership – Providing guidance on software development methodologies, coding standards, and architectural principles to drive engineering excellence.
• Infrastructure & Cloud Integration – Leveraging cloud platforms such as AWS to design scalable systems and optimise cloud‑based workflows.
• CI/CD & Automation – Developing and maintaining One Pipeline solutions to enhance deployment speed and improve system reliability (preferred).
• Exploring Emerging Technologies – Adapting to new technologies quickly, integrating innovative solutions, and continuously improving technical frameworks.
• System Performance & Security – Ensuring performance optimisation, security compliance, and reliability across software systems.
• Strategic Technical Contributions & Ownership – Defining and driving the technical vision, influencing architectural decisions across the business.
• Delivering high‑impact technical guidance to solve complex engineering challenges, streamline operations, and accelerate business growth.
• Mentorship & Talent Development – Actively mentoring engineers and analysts, cultivating a culture of technical excellence, growth, and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

• System Design Expertise – Deep proficiency in designing scalable, distributed systems and architecting resilient software solutions.
• Expertise in Software Engineering – Advanced proficiency in software development, system design, and architecture, with a deep understanding of engineering best practices.
• Technical Excellence – Advanced Python skills required, alongside strong coding abilities in additional programming languages (e.g. Java, C++).
• Infrastructure & Cloud Skills – Strong hands‑on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as One Pipeline, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure engineering principles.
• Strategic Thinking & Stakeholder Engagement – Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and align engineering efforts with business priorities.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What's in it for you

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. Open‑plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head‑office has a fully‑serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.