Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring

San Francisco, CA Posted 18 days ago $215,200–$245,600 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer at our innovative tech company in San Francisco, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable software systems, leading the development of new features, and mentoring junior engineers. Day-to-day tasks involve coding in Java, Python, and JavaScript, utilizing tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services. You should possess strong problem-solving skills and experience with microservices architecture. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing and database management to tackle complex business challenges at scale within our fast-growing product area.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Design and develop high-performance software solutions to meet business needs.
Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers to enhance team skills.
Implement best coding practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Analyze system performance issues and optimize application efficiency continuously.
Stay updated with the latest technology trends and integrate innovative solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s or Master's degree required.
Extensive experience in software engineering and development.
Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead software projects effectively.
Experience working on complex systems and applications.

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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