Distinguished Engineer (Velocity Black)

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: New York, NYMcLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary: $269,100–$307,200 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $288k

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 814 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 809 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Engineer (Velocity Black)

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As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One’s Velocity Black team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that blend artificial intelligence with human expertise to enhance customer experiences through 24/7 chat and mobile payments. Your role involves designing and building consumer products using React and Node.js microservices, while also driving strategic discussions around technology and product development. You will collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and product managers to innovate how customers interact with Capital One’s Velocity Black platform, focusing on scalability, resilience, and user-centric design. Key responsibilities include developing large-scale systems, modernizing tech stacks, and leveraging cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or GCP. This role demands a blend of technical depth and strategic vision, making it ideal for those passionate about fintech innovation and customer experience enhancement in the digital age.

Skills

AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform React Node.js Agile CI/CD Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Python JavaScript Java API Gateway OAuth RESTful APIs GraphQL

What you'll do

Design and deliver consumer products using the latest technology for web and mobile.
Inform and develop technology strategy and roadmap while focusing on customer empathy.
Partner with cross-functional teams to evolve how customers interact with Capital One’s Velocity Black service.
Lead the development, testing, implementation, and support of technical solutions across a full-stack of tools.
Develop trusted relationships with Architecture, Design, and Technology leaders for strategic alignment.

What we're looking for

At least 5 years of experience with cloud native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of software engineering or development experience
7+ years of experience building large-scale customer-facing systems
Experience in Agile practices and modernizing technology stacks
Background in fintech or startup environment preferred

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