Distinguished Engineer - Card Modernization

Capital One Financial

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Chicago, Il, US Posted 45 days ago $244,700–$279,200 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

The Distinguished Engineer role within the Card Modernization team requires an experienced professional with over 10 years of coding expertise in languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Swift. This senior-level position focuses on modernizing legacy technologies and designing high-performance, scalable, and resilient cloud distributed systems using AWS. Day-to-day responsibilities include architecting solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of card-related services at a large scale, addressing complex business challenges in the financial technology domain.

Skills

Java Python Go JavaScript TypeScript Swift AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Modernize legacy card technologies to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Design high-performance, scalable, and resilient cloud-based distributed systems using AWS.
Code in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift.
Ensure the security and performance of modernized card technology solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative technical solutions.

What we're looking for

10+ years of professional coding experience in Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift.
Extensive experience modernizing legacy technologies and systems.
Proven track record designing high-performance, scalable, resilient cloud distributed systems (AWS).
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
Strong expertise in cloud computing and distributed system architecture.

Market check

Salary context

This $244,700–$279,200 range sits above 87% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$130,650–$205,470

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,550–$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 489 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 483 roles with salary data.

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