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Lead Software Engineer, Back End

A leading information-based technology company focused on banking, founded and led by Richard Fairbank.
$211,000 - $240,800
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their backend engineering team in New York. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions. You'll lead a portfolio of technology projects and mentor a team while working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Python, Go, and cloud platforms.

The position offers an opportunity to drive major transformation within Capital One, working on solutions that help meet regulatory needs and empower millions of Americans financially. You'll collaborate with digital product managers and be part of a community of makers and innovators who solve real customer problems.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of software engineering experience, with cloud computing expertise and strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, or Go. Leadership experience is valued, as you'll be guiding teams and projects while maintaining technical excellence.

Capital One offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $211,000 to $240,800, plus performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits. They promote a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued. This role provides an excellent opportunity to impact financial technology while leading and mentoring others in a Fortune 500 company setting.

Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship or immigration-related support.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer, Back End

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers
  • Work with distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions for regulatory needs
  • Stay current with tech trends and experiment with new technologies
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community
  • Collaborate with digital product managers
  • Deliver robust cloud-based solutions

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Java
Python
Node.js
Go
Scala
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience
  • At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
  • 7+ years preferred experience in Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
  • 2+ years preferred experience with AWS, GCP, Azure
  • 4+ years preferred experience in open source frameworks
  • 1+ years preferred people management experience
  • 2+ years preferred experience in Agile practices

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Performance based incentive compensation
  • Cash bonus opportunities
  • Long term incentives (LTI)

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