Cloud Engineer 4 (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)
Capital One•McLean, VA
•$179,400 - $225,100•Onsite
About The Position
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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Cloud Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- At least 5 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 2 years of experience in cloud engineering
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years of experience coding with at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
- 3+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
- 3+ years of experience in CI/CD orchestration, Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Crossplane), and Automated Governance using Policy-as-Code DSLs (e.g. OPA)
- One or more active certifications related to cloud infrastructure management or security
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native patterns (e.g., Kubernetes, Serverless)
- Experience designing and supporting cloud networking, security and identity integrations
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting production cloud environments
- Experience leveraging AI-driven tooling to automate cloud operations, improve platform reliability, or optimize infrastructure performance and cost
- Experience driving cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead the adoption and responsible use of emerging AI and automation capabilities to improve the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of cloud platforms and engineering workflows
- 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
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, and Node.js, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of cloud provider tools and services
- Provide technical leadership and direction across Agile teams, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence
- Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
- Proactively identify areas for improvement and contribute to efforts that ensure well-managed cloud solutions
- Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices in a ‘you build it, you own it’ environment
- Integrate risk awareness into daily work, proactively considering potential issues related to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (OBL, SOX), audits, and change management.
- Lead the technical strategy for a portfolio of cloud initiatives and mentor a team of developers building scalable cloud platforms that support the company’s regulatory needs
Benefits
- comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
