Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring

McLean, VA · New York, NY · Plano, TX · Richmond, VA Posted 15 days ago $215,200–$245,600 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Software Engineer and take on the challenge of leading complex software projects that drive innovation in our financial technology solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable systems used by millions of users daily. Your responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, ensuring code quality through rigorous testing, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to solve intricate business problems. Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++ is essential, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and a strong understanding of microservices architecture. This role requires expertise in DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Git SQL PostgreSQL Linux RESTful APIs Maven Jenkins JUnit Swagger Microservices DevOps Scrum

What you'll do

Design and develop software solutions to meet complex business needs.
Lead a team of engineers in the development and maintenance of applications.
Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and adherence to coding standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical skills.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s and Master's Degree required
Experience as a Lead Software Engineer
Strong software development skills
Proficiency in relevant technologies and tools
Ability to work on complex projects independently
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Market check

Salary context

This $215,200–$245,600 range sits above 91% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$148,500–$218,900

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,550–$211,200

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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