Distinguished Software Engineer - Identity

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring
Mclean, Va, US Posted 44 days ago $269,100$307,200 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Join our distinguished team as a senior software engineer specializing in Identity to lead the transformation from static access models to adaptive, policy-based orchestration. You will architect systems that enable Just-In-Time (JIT) access, abstracting legacy IGA components into a centralized, automated model while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Your daily tasks include designing an authorization fabric that integrates multi-dimensional telemetry for dynamic risk assessments and building developer-centric APIs to foster self-sufficiency within our product teams. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in modernizing legacy systems, coding in languages like Java, Python, or Go, and implementing policy engines such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). This role is pivotal in a highly regulated financial environment, requiring expertise in high-scale distributed systems and the principles of Zero Trust architecture.

Skills

Python Java Go JavaScript TypeScript IAM Open Policy Agent (OPA) Zero Trust Architecture Distributed Systems APIs CI/CD Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL Terraform Git Swagger/OpenAPI JSON/Webhooks

What you'll do

  • Architect the transition from permanent access to a Just-In-Time (JIT) ecosystem.
  • Lead abstraction of IGA components into a centralized policy-based model.
  • Design an authorization system that integrates multi-dimensional telemetry data.
  • Build developer-centric APIs and self-service capabilities for identity management.
  • Ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards in a highly regulated environment.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of professional coding experience in Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Swift
  • Experience modernizing legacy systems and implementing Open Policy Agent (OPA) or similar policy engines
  • Strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Expertise in designing resilient, high-scale distributed systems
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance
  • Visionary leadership in the field of identity governance and administration

Market check

Salary context

This $269,100–$307,200 range sits above 99% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$198,750

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000$181,725

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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