Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Card Tech)

Capital One Financial

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McLean, VA · Richmond, VA Posted 9 days ago $197,300–$225,100 / year
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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer on the Card Tech team, you will lead the development of robust back-end systems that support our financial card technology platform. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable solutions to enhance product features, ensuring high performance and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and optimize existing processes, focusing on areas such as payment processing, security protocols, and data analytics. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Java or Python, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Strong knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL), microservices architecture, and DevOps practices is essential. This role requires a deep understanding of financial systems and the ability to solve complex business problems related to card technology at scale.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD SQL PostgreSQL Redis Git Jenkins Swagger JUnit Mockito Maven Linux

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable back-end systems for card technology solutions.
  • Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity in card tech applications.
  • Develop APIs to facilitate communication between front-end and back-end services.
  • Ensure security measures are integrated into software architecture to protect user data.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to card processing systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Proven experience leading software development teams.
  • Expertise in back-end technologies and card technology systems.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $197,300–$225,100 range sits above 58% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$160,000–$232,150

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$176,337–$217,725

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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