Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 119 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $202k

This role $192k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k 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 (Java, AWS) (Enterprise Platforms Technology) joins the Enterprise Platforms Technology team to lead a portfolio of diverse projects and a team of developers. This role focuses on building distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions that meet regulatory needs. The engineer will collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions while mentoring others, staying current on tech trends, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. The technical stack includes Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Additionally, the role requires expertise in container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, along with various AWS services. The work centers on developing essential enterprise platforms and infrastructure to solve complex business problems within a large-scale financial technology environment.

Skills

Java AWS Python SQL Node.js Go Scala Docker Kubernetes NoSQL RDBMS Microservices Agile Cloud Computing Microsoft 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 Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
Manage container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
Utilize interactive AI tooling to accelerate development productivity.

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.
2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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