Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TXMcLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary
$197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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Above market

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This role $211k
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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 801 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)

As a Lead Software Engineer in Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering, you will lead a team focused on enhancing the reliability and scalability of our cloud infrastructure. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing robust backend systems using cutting-edge technologies to ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. Day-to-day tasks involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop resilient microservices, automating deployment processes, and conducting thorough code reviews. You will work extensively with Scala, Python, or Go, alongside Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS services. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems, experience in cloud-native technologies, and the ability to solve complex business challenges related to large-scale system resilience and performance optimization.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement highly scalable back-end systems using cloud technologies.
  • Ensure system resilience through robust error handling and failover mechanisms.
  • Optimize performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing caching strategies.
  • Maintain code quality through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest cloud computing trends and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree required.
  • 7+ years of experience in Scala, Python, or Go.
  • Strong background in back-end software engineering.
  • Experience with cloud operations and resilience engineering.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Scala, Python, or Go.

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