Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, AWS) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Capital One Financial

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McLean, VA · Richmond, VA Posted 14 days ago $179,400–$204,700 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Back End team at Enterprise Platforms Technology, you will lead the development and maintenance of scalable Java-based services on AWS. Your primary responsibilities include designing robust backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new features, and ensuring high performance and reliability. You will work closely with senior leadership to address complex business challenges and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Java, AWS services, and microservices architecture. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is essential. This role involves working on large-scale enterprise solutions that require a deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native technologies.

Skills

Java AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable back-end solutions using Java and AWS.
Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices.
Maintain system security and compliance with enterprise standards.
Provide technical guidance to junior developers on best coding practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Extensive experience with Java and AWS services.
Proven track record of leading software engineering projects.
Strong background in back-end development and enterprise platforms.
Experience managing and mentoring a team of software engineers.

Market check

Salary context

This $179,400–$204,700 range sits above 53% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$155,700–$225,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,903–$214,625

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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