Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TX
Salary
$179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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Similar $202k
This role $192k
$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 59% 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

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Python, AWS) joins a team of engineers focused on building distributed microservices and full stack systems. In this role, you will lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and manage a team of developers to create robust cloud-based solutions that meet specific regulatory needs. Your daily work involves collaborating with digital product managers to deliver high-quality software while mentoring other members of the engineering community and evaluating code. You will utilize a technical stack including Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Additionally, you will work with container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes, along with various AWS tools to solve complex business problems within the financial technology space.

What you'll do

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of experienced developers.
  • Develop distributed microservices and full-stack systems to meet corporate regulatory needs.
  • Build robust, cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services.
  • Write and evaluate code using languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
  • Manage container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
  • Utilize interactive AI tooling to accelerate software 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.
  • Must not require sponsorship for employment authorization.
  • Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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