Lead Platform Engineer

Mc Lean, Virginia

Capital One
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Are you passionate about tackling complex technical challenges, enhancing user experiences, and staying ahead of the technology curve? Join us at Capital One where you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of innovators and problem solvers dedicated to addressing genuine customer needs. We are on the lookout for a Lead Platform Engineer who prioritizes associate experience, security, and collaboration technologies. You'll be part of a team focused on facilitating data organization and communication through platforms like Slack and Gchat.

What You'll Do:
  • Collaborate with partner teams to test and implement changes in our chat environments.
  • Manage user requests for creating and modifying channels, apps, and workflows.
  • Design and build innovative workflows and applications while supporting our developer community.
  • Assist with content governance and connect governance for our business partners.
  • Provide updates to leadership, including tracking key milestones and metrics.
  • Advise Line of Business associates on solutions to mitigate collaboration risks.
  • Support Cyber Security Operations Center investigations and inquiry requests.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate governance, security risk, and audit policies, including supporting controls testing, audit responses, and investigations.
  • Identify gaps in controls and processes and propose effective solutions.
  • Develop comprehensive technical documentation, policies, and procedures for our collaboration platforms.
Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell).
  • At least 2 years of AWS experience, including EC2 instances, ECS Containers, and Lambda.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
  • Over 2 years of experience supporting real-time collaboration platforms (GChat, Slack, Teams).
  • More than 2 years as a Slack Administrator.
  • At least 3 years of experience building and supporting hosted apps in scripting or no-code platforms.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, etc.).
  • Experience managing large-scale deployments of third-party tools.
  • Familiarity with configuration and incident management.
  • Managed partner relationships, particularly with vendors providing services.
This position is based in McLean, VA, with a salary range of $127,500 - $145,500, or in Plano and Richmond, VA, with a salary range of $115,900 - $132,200 for the Senior Platform Engineer role. The salary offered will be reflected in the candidate's offer letter.

Capital One offers a competitive benefits package that supports your overall well-being. Eligibility varies based on employment status and management level. We promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcome all qualified applicants.

Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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