Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Richmond, VA
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 29 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $206k

This role $192k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$220,006 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

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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 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Back End

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Lead Software Engineer, Back End joins a team of engineers focused on building robust cloud-based solutions that address complex business problems and regulatory needs. This role involves leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects and managing a team of developers with expertise in distributed microservices and full stack systems. The daily work includes collaborating with digital product managers to develop products for financial empowerment, mentoring other engineering community members, and evaluating code. The technical environment requires proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Additionally, the role utilizes container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes, various AWS tools, and interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity while solving problems related to data integration and emerging technologies within a cloud-based infrastructure.

Skills

Java Python SQL Node.js Go Scala AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes NoSQL RDBMS Microservices Agile

What you'll do

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of experienced developers.
Develop distributed microservices and full-stack systems to meet corporate regulatory requirements.
Build robust cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services to improve customer experiences.
Write, review, and evaluate code using languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
Manage and deploy applications using container orchestration services such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging tech trends.
Utilize interactive AI tooling to accelerate development productivity and software delivery.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
Master's Degree (preferred).
7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js (preferred).
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service (preferred).
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks (preferred).
1+ years of people management experience, 2+ years of Agile practices, and experience with interactive AI tooling (preferred).

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