Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

Confirmed live 2 days ago Low trust

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k

This role $211k

$187k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $202k 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 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Back End

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Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Golang, Python, AWS) joins a team of developers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects focused on distributed microservices and full stack systems. The role involves building robust cloud-based solutions to meet regulatory needs while collaborating with digital product managers to deliver high-quality experiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring the engineering community, staying current on tech trends, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. The technical environment requires proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala. Additionally, the role utilizes Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and various AWS services. This position addresses complex business problems by integrating data with emerging technologies to solve specific regulatory challenges within a large-scale financial infrastructure.

Skills

AWS Python Go Java Node.js Scala SQL Kubernetes Docker NoSQL RDBMS Microservices Agile Cloud Computing GCP Azure

What you'll do

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
Develop distributed microservices and full-stack systems to meet regulatory requirements.
Build robust cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services.
Write, review, and evaluate code using languages like Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
Manage and deploy applications using container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community to foster technical growth.
Integrate RDBMS and NoSQL databases into production systems.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
7+ years of experience in at least one of Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js.
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.
1+ years of people management experience and 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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