Software Development Engineer - Velocity Black UK
Software Development Engineer - Velocity Black UK
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Velocity Black by Capital One harnesses the power of artificial intelligence the warmth of human experts and the convenience of the latest interfaces to help highperformance people actualize the full potential of their lives. Its concierge reimagined for the digital age.
By harnessing 24/7 chat AI and mobile payments we help our customers do more and be more in the digital age. From access to the hottest restaurants to guaranteed upgrades at the worlds finest resorts. Make a custom request through the app and you will be chatting to our team within 1 minute 24/7/365.
What unites us are the values we share: the relentless pursuit and celebration of excellence actualising the full potential of our lives and impacting the world in a positive way.
We are looking for talented software engineers to join our global Velocity Black by Capital One engineering team with the opportunity to specialise in frontend backend or work in a full stack capacity. As a Software Development Engineer youll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation with the marrying of these two innovative companies. Joining a startup deeply invested in technology with Capital Ones entrepreneurial spirit and customerfirst techled culture creates an environment where engineers can continue to disrupt the status quo to develop bestinclass customer experiences for the digital age.
You will work in a small but passionate team and have a great deal of autonomy. You should be selfdriven willing to take ownership ask the right questions and seek knowledge when necessary. If you think innovatively and like to embrace bleeding edge technology with a pragmatic approach you will enjoy working here.
The service we offer and build upon is unlike anything ever built before and our product is rapidly evolving. Velocity Black is our core product built in React Native and offering exclusive access and unbeatable wordwide service across Travel Experiences Luxury Goods and Dining. Our internal and bespoke request management platform Gravity is built with React and micro services virtually augmenting our expert customer service agents with AI delivering the unrivalled personal service our members expect and love.
Explore our tech stack: youll do
Deliver functionality surrounding the ability to make a request and message back and forth while helping to define and adopt best practices
Work in a fastpaced collaborative technical environment
Utilise programming languages and tools like React Native React JavaScript TypeScript micro services AI ML open source frameworks DevOps large data sets and more
Perform software development leveraging a testdriven development pattern
Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design develop test implement and support technical solutions in fullstack development tools and technologies
Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends experimenting with and learning new technologies participating in internal & external technology communities mentoring other members of the engineering community
What were looking for
Experience working in an agile engineering environment
Proven experience in software development using JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience with testing software (automated tests or Test Driven Development)
Previous experience working with AWS GCP Microsoft Azure or another cloud service
Have a passion for continued learning of the latest JavaScript and ES versions and trends
What youll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)
An indepth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings
Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment
Where and how youll work
This is a permanent position based in our London office.
We have a hybrid working model so youll be based in our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays and can work from home on Monday and Friday.
Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements and were open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.
Whats in it for you
Bring us all this and youll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme bonus generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance with flexible benefits available including seasonticket loans cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
What you should know about how we recruit
We 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 its about what you do not just what you say. Thats why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in to name a few:
REACH Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
OutFront to provide LGBTQ support for all associates
Mind Your Mind signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
Women in Tech promoting an inclusive environment in tech
EmpowHER network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders particularly for female talent in our industry
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Employment Type
Full-Time
