Lead Software Engineer, Back End

A leading financial services company providing credit cards, banking, and lending services.
New York, NY, USAMcLean, VA, USARichmond, VA, USA
$175,800 - $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. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and pioneer in the technology space, solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of driving major transformation within Capital One, leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers specialized in distributed microservices and full-stack systems.

The position requires expertise in cloud computing and modern programming languages, with the responsibility to create solutions that meet regulatory needs while helping millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, while utilizing various AWS tools and services.

Capital One offers competitive compensation with salaries ranging from $175,800 to $240,800 depending on location, plus performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits. The role provides opportunities for professional growth through mentoring, technology community participation, and continuous learning.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of professional software engineering experience, strong cloud computing knowledge, and preferably experience with people management and Agile practices. This position offers the chance to work with a team of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who are passionate about solving real problems and meeting customer needs.

Join Capital One to be part of a transformation journey, lead innovative projects, and make a significant impact while working with modern technologies in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Last updated 17 hours ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer, Back End

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects
  • Lead a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices
  • Create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
  • Stay on top of tech trends and experiment with new technologies
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community
  • Collaborate with digital product managers
  • Deliver robust cloud-based solutions
  • Work with programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Java
Python
Node.js
Go
Scala
MongoDB
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 incentives
  • Cash bonuses
  • Long term incentives (LTI)

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