Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role $211k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $184,900–$215,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $200k 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 718 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 711 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Back End

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As a Lead Software Engineer in the Back End team at Core Payments and Partnerships Tech, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our lending, inbound payments, and partnerships platforms. Your primary focus will be on Card Core Modernization, where you will build high-quality, scalable systems using Golang and AWS technologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing robust backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our core lending platform. You should have a Master's Degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 7 years of hands-on development in Golang. This role demands expertise in cloud-based architectures, microservices, and a deep understanding of payment systems and financial services technology.

Skills

Golang AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable backend systems using Golang.
Optimize performance and reliability of AWS-based infrastructure.
Develop and maintain APIs for core lending and payment platforms.
Ensure secure coding practices and adherence to industry standards.
Collaborate on modernizing the core lending platform architecture.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s or Master's degree required.
At least 7 years of professional experience in Golang development.
Strong background in software engineering and back-end systems.
Experience working on large-scale, high-performance applications.
Knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture principles.

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