Senior Software Engineering Manager - Capital One Travel Tech - Full stack

About the Team

If you're looking for challenging work with real impact, a team that cares deeply about the code they ship, and a product that real people use when they're planning their next trip - come build the next generation of the travel portal with us.

From the moment a traveler starts planning a trip, to browsing options, comparing rates, and finally hitting that booking button - your code is there for all of it. You're not working on one small corner of the product. You're touching the whole journey.

We are solving real customer problems: we need all hotels at the right price with accurate information, and we need to make sure the portal is the best place to book your travel.

About the Role

In this role, you will motivate, manage, and inspire a team of software engineers to deliver innovative products alongside participating in hands‑on development.

Your Responsibilities

• Participate in talent and succession planning, encourage innovation, implement cutting‑edge technologies, elevate inclusion, offer out of the box thinking, celebrate teamwork, self‑organization and diversity
• Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience and scalability of applications within the Software Studio
• Bring passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technology, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community

Basic Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience leading a team within an agile environment
• At least 4 years of experience providing direct people leadership including talent development, performance management, team building and succession planning
• At least 10 years of experience as a hands‑on software engineer
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including security, automated testing, continuous delivery (CI/CD), high‑availability and system resiliency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
• Experience with full stack software development
• Exposure to financial/tech industry
• Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or in related field
• Experience leading multiple teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior business and product stakeholders (Director+) on strategy and roadmaps
• At least 5 years of experience managing relationships with Business and/or Product stakeholders, and/or external partners
• At least 4 years of experience leading software engineers creating customer facing and enterprise facing web applications and/or supporting application services
• At least 10 years of experience contributing to application and/or data design, architecture and development

Working at Capital One.

• Take ownership of your own potential:

  Whether you're looking to upskill, pivot into new business areas, or master your craft, you'll have access to tools and mentorship to reach your potential and define your career trajectory.

• Find your rhythm:

  We believe trust fosters the flexibility and autonomy required to balance personal needs with a focus on high performance. We support a hybrid model - with 3 days in the office per week - that gives room for both collaboration and personal commitments.

• Benefits built for your life:

  We take a holistic approach to well‑being, providing support for you and those who are most important to you. This includes: full coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents, a one‑time Work From Home allowance to build your comfortable workspace, up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in annual tuition subsidies.

You’ll find that Capital One is committed to helping you thrive and evolve every step of the way.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $202,400- $231,000. This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI as every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers, business interviewers, and recruitment professionals. Our teams are equipped with training that empowers them to use AI responsibly.

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.