Sr. Distinguished Engineer – Technology Advisor Auto Finance

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TXMcLean, VA
Salary
$314,800–$359,300 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Above market

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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.

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TL;DR · Sr. Distinguished Engineer – Technology Advisor Auto Finance

As a Senior Distinguished Engineer in the Auto Finance Dealer team, you will serve as the top technical advisor to the Dealer CTO, evaluating existing systems and envisioning new technologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating proof-of-concepts, driving technology strategy, and ensuring consistent execution across the division. You will collaborate with peers to foster shared learning and standardization in large-scale distributed systems. Preferred qualifications include over 12 years of software development experience, expertise in Java and Python, and a strong background in managing complex technical challenges within the auto finance industry.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate existing software systems to identify areas for improvement.
  • Envision and implement new technologies for system evolution.
  • Create proof-of-concepts to validate innovative ideas in Auto Finance.
  • Determine technology strategy and execution approach for the division.
  • Facilitate shared learning and drive consistency across Auto Finance peers.

What we're looking for

  • At least 9 years of experience in software development.
  • At least 5 years of experience with large, distributed systems.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Experience with Java and Python preferred.
  • Proven ability to evaluate existing software systems and envision new technologies.
  • Key role in determining technology strategy and execution approach.
  • Facilitate shared learning and drive consistency across the division.

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