Principal Associate Software Engineer - International Card Tech - Android

Capital One•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One Canada's software studio has grown significantly since 2014, and we are seeking individuals passionate about making a difference in the credit industry through technology. We are committed to doing the right thing by finding innovative ways to better serve our customers. Our work includes features like Credit Keeper for credit score monitoring, enabling customers to view and edit personal information in the mobile app, and providing pre-approval certainty with Quick Check™. We are heavily invested in the cloud and are leaders in adopting open source, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containers. We build our own products with speed and agility to quickly bring new customer experiences to market. As a founder-led company, we are driven to create, innovate, and contribute positively.

Requirements

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience
At least 2 years of experience building native Android applications
At least 2 years of experience with Kotlin

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's, Master’s or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or in related field
3+ years of experience building Android applications
3+ years of experience with Kotlin
1+ years of experience with Jetpack Compose
1+ years of experience in open source frameworks
1+ years of experience with Agile practices

Responsibilities

Spearhead the development of Android features, with a focus on leveraging Jetpack Compose and reactive programming, to fulfill Capital One Travel objectives while adhering to cutting-edge engineering best practices, design guidelines, and principles.
Partner with fellow Software Engineers, UX/UI designers, and Product Owners/Analysts to craft high-performing, engaging, and purposeful customer experiences that exemplify simplicity and excellence.
Actively engage in all team agile ceremonies, ensuring timely delivery of all commitments while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Continuously expand expertise in mobile development technologies, with a particular emphasis on Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, while also staying informed about relevant third-party libraries and tools.
Lead discussions and provide valuable contributions to team initiatives, incorporating feedback from diverse stakeholders.
Mentor junior and mid-level team members, fostering their growth and development in Android platform engineering and design system methodologies.
Collaborate closely with developers across various disciplines (Android, iOS, APIs, Web, etc.), fostering a culture of cross-functional collaboration and learning.
Take ownership of delivering major platform components and functionalities, working closely with Senior Engineers and Architects to ensure alignment with architectural vision and engineering excellence.
Drive the adoption of best practices and process improvements within and across sprint teams, continuously striving for operational efficiency and excellence.
Proactively identify technical challenges and work collaboratively with the team to devise innovative solutions, promoting a culture of problem-solving and creativity.
Conduct thorough reviews of pull requests, ensuring adherence to Kotlin and Jetpack Compose idioms, and providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and maintainability.