Staff Software Engineer - Capital One Travel Tech - Full-stack

Job summary

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform, fault-tolerant application systems. They are responsible for mentoring junior associates and establishing engineering best practices across the software development life cycle.

Job details

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario, Staff Software Engineer - Capital One Travel Tech - Full-stack About Capital One Canada. For 30 years, we've been on a mission to change banking for good. We challenge the traditional bank stereotype by integrating machine learning, conversational AI and design thinking into our core operations. We're a bank a tech company would build, where your work directly shapes innovative solutions that impact millions of Canadians. We're driven by fearless curiosity, bold innovation, and a collective of authentic people working together to redefine what's possible. Technology isn’t just part of our strategy, it is our strategy. Everything we do serves our vision and the creation of what's next. About the Team If you're looking for challenging work with real impact, a team that cares deeply about the code they ship, and a product that real people use when they're planning their next trip — come build the next generation of the travel portal with us. From the moment a traveler starts planning a trip, to browsing options, comparing rates, and finally hitting that booking button — your code is there for all of it. You're not working on one small corner of the product. You're touching the whole journey. We are solving real customer problems: we need all hotels at the right price with accurate information, and we need to make sure the portal is the best place to book your travel. Your Responsibilities: Work as part of a dynamic team throughout the Software Development Life Cycle Act as a tech lead developer owning technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform, fault tolerant application systems Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, Angular/TypeScript, Python, Java and/or Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, and a variety of AWS tools and services Continuously improve software engineering developer experience; identify gaps in existing internal framework and tools and contribute Establish Engineering best practices; identify and establish best practices and standards, such as code review standards. Technical expertises and Problem solving; define technical standards and providing technical support to ensure Engineering best practices are consistently met Architecture ownership - apply strong understanding of how evolving technology affects domain, follow High Level Design (HLD) methodology and contribute to HLD Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate associates through engineering best practices and standards Basic Qualifications: At least 6 years of hands-on development experience preferably using at least two or more of the following programming languages: JavaScript, React, Angular/TypeScript, Python, Node.js, Java, and/or Go At least 6 years of experience with application and/or data design, architecture and development Proficiency in building both the user-facing front-end and the server-side back-end of applications as this is a Full-Stack role Experience providing mentorship to Junior/Intermediate Associates and guidance to technical and business stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: 8+ Years of experience leading the full life-cycle of Software Development Bachelor's, Master’s or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or in related field Experience working in an agile environment and familiar with agile development methodologies Experience with AWS (highly preferred) or other cloud products (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Working at Capital One. You’ll be empowered to take end-to-end ownership of your work and your career, backed by a high-performance, hybrid culture and holistic suite of benefits designed to support your whole self. Take ownership of your own potential: Whether you’re looking to upskill, pivot into new business areas, or master your craft, you’ll have access to tools and mentorship to reach your potential and define your career trajectory. Find your rhythm: We believe trust fosters the flexibility and autonomy required to balance personal needs with a focus on high performance. We support a hybrid model – with 3 days in the office per week – that gives room for both collaboration and personal commitments. Benefits built for your life: We take a holistic approach to well-being, providing support for you and those who are most important to you. This includes: full coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents, a one-time Work From Home allowance to build your comfortable workspace, up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in annual tuition subsidies. You’ll find that Capital One is committed to helping you thrive and evolve every step of the way. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected annual salary range for this position is $172,960 - $197,400. This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es). Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI as every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers, business interviewers, and recruitment professionals. Our teams are equipped with training that empowers them to use AI responsibly. Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at ARCanada@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com 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).

What you’ll do

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform, fault-tolerant application systems. They are responsible for mentoring junior associates and establishing engineering best practices across the software development life cycle.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 years of hands-on development experience in full-stack roles using languages like JavaScript, Python, Java, or Go. A strong background in application architecture and experience providing technical mentorship to teams is required.

Benefits

• Health coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents • Work from home allowance • Mental health coverage • Annual tuition subsidies • Performance-based incentive compensation

Listed skills

• Go · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Angular · Preferred
• React · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• TypeScript · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• JavaScript
• React
• Angular
• TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• Go
• AWS
• Software Development Life Cycle
• System Architecture
• Mentorship
• Full-stack Development
• RDBMS
• NoSQL
• Agile Methodologies
• Technical Design
• Hybrid Model
• Full Stack Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Conversational AI
• Curiosity
• Go (Programming Language)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• AWS Tools
• Planning
• Programming Languages
• HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Amazon Web Services
• Angular (Web Framework)
• Software Development
• Technical Support
• Microsoft Azure
• Mental Health
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Code Review
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Design Thinking
• Fault Tolerance
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Machine Learning
• Node.js (Javascript Library)
• Operations
• Relational Database Management Systems

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Full Stack Software Engineer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers