Senior Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonSenior Software Engineering ManagerJob Title: Senior Software Engineering ManagerLocation: London - HybridWorking Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote.

Our MissionWe're on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we've consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK's Best WorkplacesTM list.

You can hear from our team about what it's like working at Capital One UK.What you'll doYou'll support a cross-functional group of 3 to 4 engineering teams to design, develop and integrate software features that are delightful and vital to the lives of credit card consumers across all walks of lifeCoach and nurture your engineering managers on how to build, empower and operate teams to achieve their goalsCollaborate with product managers and designers on the overall product roadmap for a key business goalProvide sound stewardship of the platform and capabilities created and owned by your teamsBe part of the engineering leadership team that evolves and enhances our capability, by defining and adopting best practicesPlay a lead role in the development of your teams culture, their vision and how they achieve itWork with associates across the business to identify, lead and drive change that impacts associates beyond your teamWhat we're looking forYou'll have experience in leading and supporting multi-disciplined engineering teams to achieve business goalsYou're comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needsYou're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talentYou'll demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce wasteWhat you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) An in-depth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it bringsSolving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environmentWhere and how you'll workThis is a permanent position based in our London office.

We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days.

What's in it for youWe invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications.

In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemesHolidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days.

Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance.

Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here.

What you should know about how we recruitWe 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 value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture—one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas—and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business.

Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

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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).Who We AreAt 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.