Staff Software Engineer in Toronto

About Capital One Canada. For 30 years, we've been on a mission to change banking for good. We challenge the traditional bank stereotype by integrating machine learning, conversational AI and design thinking into our core operations. We're a bank a tech company would build, where your work directly shapes innovative solutions that impact millions of Canadians. We're driven by fearless curiosity, bold innovation, and a collective of authentic people working together to redefine what's possible. Technology isn’t just part of our strategy, it is our strategy. Everything we do serves our vision and the creation of what's next.

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.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a dynamic team throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
• Act as a tech lead developer owning technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform, fault tolerant application systems
• Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, Angular/TypeScript, Python, Java and/or Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, and a variety of AWS tools and services
• Continuously improve software engineering developer experience; identify gaps in existing internal framework and tools and contribute
• Establish Engineering best practices; identify and establish best practices and standards, such as code review standards.
• Technical expertises and Problem solving; define technical standards and providing technical support to ensure Engineering best practices are consistently met
• Architecture ownership - apply strong understanding of how evolving technology affects domain, follow High Level Design (HLD) methodology and contribute to HLD
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate associates through engineering best practices and standards

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of hands‑on development experience preferably using at least two or more of the following programming languages: JavaScript, React, Angular/TypeScript, Python, Node.js, Java, and/or Go
• At least 6 years of experience with application and/or data design, architecture and development
• Proficiency in building both the user‑facing front‑end and the server‑side back‑end of applications as this is a Full-Stack role
• Experience providing mentorship to Junior/Intermediate Associates and guidance to technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ Years of experience leading the full life-cycle of Software Development
• Bachelor's, Master’s or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or in related field
• Experience working in an agile environment and familiar with agile development methodologies
• Experience with AWS (highly preferred) or other cloud products (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Working at Capital One:

You’ll be empowered to take end‑to‑end ownership of your work and your career, backed by a high‑performance, hybrid culture and holistic suite of benefits designed to support your whole self. 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 $173,000 - $197,400. 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.

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.