Senior Director, Software Engineering - MexicoWeWork Reforma Latino (97001), Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Ciudad de MexicoCapital One is seeking an experienced software engineering leader, Senior Director, Software Engineering, to help us build and grow our Technology Site in Mexico City. Based in Mexico City, the Senior Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for building and leading a team of software engineers who focus on software delivery experience tools to make life easier for engineers; cloud governance for compliance, risk reduction, automation; and drive standardization towards cloud native architectures.As a Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for working with senior Technology and Business Executives, understanding their Vision and translating it into Execution Strategy. You will guide software engineering teams that are responsible for the design and delivery of high quality software for critical business features, built on AWS to the latest technology standards. You will collaborate with Architecture, Card Product, Card Technology and Enterprise stakeholders to drive this critical project forward. You will provide Technology thought leadership and help raise the talent bar by recruiting and hiring top engineering talent. You will also work with product owners to articulate benefits of proposed solutions; influence the technical roadmap; and help business prioritize work.As a Sr. Director of Software Engineering, you will:Lead and inspire a team of 50-70 high-quality software engineersSupport an aggressive recruiting agenda to assess and staff a large (100+ person) high-quality software engineering organizationProvide thought leadership and guidance to our software engineers and product partners, focusing on the software delivery experience, cloud and risk engineeringEncourage innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and out-of-the-box thinkingLead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutionsServe as the primary point of contact and proactively manage relationships with Capital One US Tech leadersStay on top of tech trends, learning and experimenting with new technologies, and mentoring members of the engineering communityLead efforts to deploy new and existing applications into AWS environmentsSupport continuous improvements processes and shift-left well-managed activitiesThe successful candidate will be a seasoned technology professional with significant engineering experience. This individual has the capacity to exert influence at the enterprise level and lead experts, while also possessing the qualities of a highly-skilled technologist who approaches problem solving with a true engineering mindset.This is a great opportunity for someone who craves a strategic role that will enable the Product and Tech objectives. You will enjoy this role if you feel at home in the cloud and are an expert in designing cloud-native solutions, are able to take a critical lens to buy vs. build decisions, and are not afraid of implementing custom-built or open-source solutions alongside traditional vendor products.Location: Mexico City, MexicoBehavioral CompetenciesProven track record of delivering results and influencing stakeholders in a large, matrixed environmentExceptional leadership skills, marked by poise, positive influence, and the ability to drive changeStrong facilitation skills and proven ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholdersIntellectually curious; interested in understanding and experimenting with cutting-edge technologiesBe a talent magnet; quickly develop a brand as a leader who holds an extremely high talent barAbility to establish credibility with, as well as motivate and mentor, highly technical engineersPossess a management style that is collaborative, energetic, results-oriented, and innovativeStrong team leader with well-honed coaching skillsBasic QualificationsBachelor's DegreeAt least 15 years' experience in a technical role, i.e. data and software engineeringAt least 5 years of executive technology leadership experienceAt least 5 years of experience driving architecture and engineering excellence at enterprise scaleAt least 5 years of experience with public cloud technologiesFluent in Spanish and English, both spoken and writtenPreferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field7+ years of experience with cloud architecture, cloud computing, data technologies, DevOps technologies, open-source integrations, and various software design architectural patterns4+ years of software engineering experience with a financial services, banking, or credit card companyWillingness to travel occasionally to support key initiativesAt Capital One, we respect individual differences in culture, religion, and ethnicity. Likewise, we promote equal opportunities and development for all personnel. In the hiring process, we seek to provide equal employment opportunities to candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, national origin, disability, or any other situation protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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