Job Description
About this role
Capital One’s mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. We want to add a couple of Software Development Engineers to one of our web teams. The team looks after one of our biggest web platforms and works with our Product Owners to build features that allow our customers to manage their credit account more easily. The team is actively re-building a new React application over the coming year in 2024, a fantastic opportunity to help provide an even better customer experience.
What we’re looking for are experienced engineers with skills in technologies and frameworks such as AWS, Javascript, TypeScript, React.JS/Node.JS.
Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One.
What you’ll do
You’ll work as part of a self-organised Web engineering team placed in our Acquisitions outcome area, you’ll have a strong focus on customer experience as we optimise our customer journeys to enable customers to apply for a card with ease
You’ll work across all 7 of Capital One’s partners to develop excellent customer experiences, partners like ASOS, Post Office and Very to name just a few!
Your scope of work is take ownership of ambiguous problems and come forward with scalable solutions
In addition to this you'll be involved in solving wider business problems, thinking at domain and system level
You’ll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Leadership
Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain
What we’re looking for
Before reading any further these are the key skills we need. Don’t worry if it’s not a complete match, we are looking for those capable of learning and upskilling.
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Cypress and open to equivalent technologies
Programming skills and knowledge of modern web frameworks such as React.js or equivalent frameworks
CI/CD pipeline experience
Understanding and experience with AWS or cloud technologies
You’ll have a proven ability to deliver high quality applications
Quality is important and therefore you’re happy to use approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD
Working collaboratively and committed to be part of a successful outcome with the key focus upon enabling others in their work both within and outside of the team.
Where and how you'll work
This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham Head office.
Our hybrid working model offers you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home, when you need to.
We're big on collaboration and connection, and so generally encourage our associates to use our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The number of days you spend in the office will usually be led by the type of work you’re doing, and the hybrid working patterns of the people you partner most closely with.
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
Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
We offer high performers 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
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. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café
What you should know about how we recruit
We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. 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.
We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:
REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech
EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One 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).
Who We Are
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. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.
Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
At Capital One, we're on a mission to change banking for good.
You might think of us as a credit card provider. But we're a financial services company with technology at the heart of our business.
We look at credit the way tech companies look at everything – thinking of better, smarter and easier ways to do things that will really change the way people live.
We're driven by making finance simpler and more human for our customers, which makes Capital One an exciting place to work.
Life at Capital One might not be what you’d expect.
From day one, you’ll see our relaxed and supportive culture. We have a hybrid working set up, casual dress code and two impressive open-plan offices. You’ll also benefit from private healthcare, an onsite gym in Nottingham, a rooftop running track in London and a flexible investment scheme. And we’ll invest in your learning and development, so you can achieve your career goals.
If you want to grow your career, join us today.
Workplace Initiatives
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Programme for parents returning to work after Parental Leave? |
No, however our Parents’ Network offer support to parent returners. |
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Leadership development programmes? |
Yes - we offer a range of formal leadership development programmes, regular development sessions for all People Leaders and specific leader training such as Mental Health Awareness/Executive Race Education. |
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Mentoring programmes? |
Yes - A number of mentoring programmes exist across our business including reciprocal mentoring designed to connect people with diverse experiences. |
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Coaching programmes? |
Yes, in some areas of the business - nothing organisation wide, although accessing a coach is encouraged. |
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Employee-led diversity networks? |
Yes we have 7 Business Resource Groups: EmpowHer (Women’s Network) All of our BRG’s are open to allies. |
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Internal women’s networking groups? |
Yes - EmpowHer and Women In Tech |
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Open to discussing flexible work arrangements at interview stage? |
Yes |
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No. of weeks paid maternity leave at full salary: |
20 weeks full pay, plus 19 weeks SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay) |
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Minimum weeks tenure required to be eligible for paid maternity leave: |
26 weeks by 15th week before EWC (expected week of childbirth) (for enhanced) |
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No. of weeks paid paternity leave at full salary: |
8 weeks |
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Minimum tenure required to be eligible for paid paternity leave: |
26 weeks by 15th week before EWC (expected week of childbirth) or the week in which official notification of being matched with a child for adoption. |
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Gender pay gap reporting information (insert year) (UK): 2021 |
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Average pay gap: |
18.4% |
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Median pay gap: |
20.4% |
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Average bonus gap: |
20% |
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Median bonus gap: |
16% |
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Signatory of the UK Women in Finance Charter? |
Yes |
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Targets to raise the number of women in leadership? |
Yes |
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Targets to raise the number of BAME individuals in leadership? |
Yes |
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Listed in the Bloomberg Diversity & Inclusion Index? |
No |
| Returner Programme | No |
Testimonials
“One of the things I value about working at Capital One, is the opportunity to go above and beyond the role to really support diversity, inclusion and belonging across the business. It’s not just supported, it’s encouraged.”
“I love being able to dedicate time to supporting others through our diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives. It’s great to be able to give something back on top of my day job!”