Senior Lead Software Engineer, Front End - IC - Capital One
Fort Worth, TX
About the Job
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Front End - IC
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 solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Senior Front End Software Engineers who are passionate about using cutting-edge open source frameworks with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.As a Sr. UI Engineer for the Developer Platform you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing user interfaces, Plugin contributions that provide an exceptional user experience. Leveraging cutting-edge open source technologies like Backstage, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing and highly functional interfaces that meet the needs of our users. If you are passionate about creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces and are excited to work with innovative technologies like Backstage, then join our team and help shape the future of Developer Platform!
What You’ll Do:
Work with a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems
Perform software development on Front End Applications leveraging a test-driven development pattern
Own the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems
Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends and best practices in UI/UX design and development, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to understand project requirements and translate them into user-friendly UI designs
Utilize programming languages like JavaScript (React), TypeScript and Java, open source frameworks (Express), RESTful web services, and work on cross-browser and cross-device development
Implement responsive and interactive user interfaces using Lit Html and JavaScript frameworks such as React, Express, and Lit Element
Work closely with the design team to create pixel-perfect UI designs that align with the overall brand and design guidelines
Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the quality and performance of the UI across various browsers and devices
Implement and customize Backstage plugins to enhance the developer experience and streamline workflows
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 8 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Node
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
2+ years of experience in Agile practices
1+ years of people management experience
3+ years of UI/UX design principles and tools
1+ years of experience with Backstage
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the
. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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