Software Engineering Manager - DevTools

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Software Engineering Manager - DevTools

What you’ll do

• You’ll lead a cross-functional group of engineers to design, develop , integrate and manage software features that underpin the efficiency and engagement of UK developers as they in turn design, develop, integrate and manage their products.
• Coach, nurture, challenge and support your engineers on how to achieve their technical, business and personal goals
• Collaborate with other managers and stakeholders to deliver features in support of the outcome team roadmap
• Ensure owned solutions are performant, reliable, scalable and secure
• Enhance the engineering and delivery processes with the team
• Identify value based intent that your team will deliver in support of defined outcome team objectives

What we’re looking for

• You’ll have demonstrable experience in leading, challenging and supporting an engineering team to achieve business goals
• You’ll have an empathy and understanding of the challenges that developers face.
• You’re comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs
• You’re passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent
• You'll demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work together across engineering to maximize inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) 

• Working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings
• CICD technical solutions at scale that solve Enterprise level challenges
• Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position and is based in our Nottingham office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. 

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

Bring us all this - and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation

We’re continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve

We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)

Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave

Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant and dedicated development resources.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. 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 know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
• Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com  All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

Who We Are

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 are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.