Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VACambridge, MARichmond, VANew York, NY
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 10 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 $207k

This role $211k

$187k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$221,037 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $207k 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 (IC) joins a team of makers focused on building conversational experiences powered by state-of-the-art Generative AI capabilities. In this role, you will lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers to create solutions that meet regulatory needs. You will collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions while mentoring other members of the engineering community and evaluating code. The work involves developing distributed microservices and full stack systems within a fast-paced, iterative delivery environment. To succeed, you must be proficient in Python, SQL, Node, Go, Open Source RDBMS, and NoSQL databases. Additionally, you will utilize container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, alongside various AWS tools and services to solve complex business problems and drive powerful customer experiences.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Architect and launch conversational experiences powered by Generative AI capabilities.
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, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Write and evaluate code using Python, SQL, Node, or Go.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
Collaborate with product managers to deliver features that drive customer financial empowerment.

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).
Master's Degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in Python, Go, or Node.js preferred.
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services preferred.
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks preferred.
1+ years of people management and 2+ years of Agile practices experience preferred.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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