Android Engineer

About The Company
Capital One Canada, located at 161 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, is a leading financial institution committed to transforming the banking experience for Canadians. With a history spanning over 30 years, our mission is to redefine banking by making credit accessible, straightforward, intuitive, and rewarding. We believe in empowering our customers and fostering strong relationships through innovative financial solutions. Our culture is centered around integrity, innovation, and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and employees alike.
About The Role
As a Staff Android Engineer at Capital One Canada, you will play a pivotal role in leading the technical development and architecture of our mobile applications. This role does not involve direct reports but requires advanced hands-on development, technical design, and architectural expertise. You will be responsible for motivating and inspiring a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Your work will directly influence the development of cutting-edge products that help Canadians take control of their credit and financial health.
Our team is passionate about leveraging technology to improve customer experiences. Some of our key initiatives include Credit Keeper, which allows customers to view and monitor their credit scores; enabling users to view and edit their personal information directly within the mobile app; and Quick Check, providing customers with certainty about credit card approval before applying. We are committed to building scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions using cloud technologies, open source, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containerization. As part of our team, you will contribute to delivering innovative features rapidly and efficiently, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values agility, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will help shape the future of mobile banking solutions and enhance the financial well-being of our customers.
Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience developing native Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Extensive experience in application and data design, architecture, and development.
• Proficiency with RxJava, Coroutines, Dagger, Espresso, JUnit, and Jenkins.
• Proven track record of mentoring junior and intermediate developers and providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical design, architecture, and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate within a dynamic mobile development team throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle, from planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Enhance software engineering practices by working within agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across various development tools and technologies.
• Contribute expertise on how emerging technologies impact the domain, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior, intermediate, and senior mobile developers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.

Benefits
At Capital One Canada, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. We offer a hybrid work environment, allowing three days in the office, with a supportive setup including a one-time Work From Home allowance. Our head office is conveniently located across from Union Station, making commuting easier. We provide comprehensive health coverage, including up to $3,000 in mental health support and coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Additionally, employees are eligible for up to $5,000 annually in tuition subsidies to support continuous learning and development. Our benefits extend beyond health and education, encompassing financial wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Equal Opportunity
Capital One Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or background. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to support applicants throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed within our organization. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact our recruiting team for assistance. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.