White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonDirector of Software Engineering Job Title: Director of Software Engineering Location: London – Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote. We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 50+ engineers. You’ll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You’ll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. Leadership of a team of 50+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews – ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team You’ll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You’re passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You’ll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You’ll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You’ll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You’ll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You’re comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs
Where and how you’ll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You’ll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. At our Nottingham head office, you’ll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. 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 value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates. Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. 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 believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. xkybehq Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good….