Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Risk Tech - Intelligent Foundations & Experiences)

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $211k
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $175,500–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $200k 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 597 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 593 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Risk Tech - Intelligent Foundations & Experiences)

As a Lead Software Engineer on the Risk Tech team within Intelligent Foundations & Experiences, you will lead the development and maintenance of critical back-end systems. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management features into various products, and mentoring junior engineers. You will work extensively with technologies such as Java, Spark, Python, Go, or Node.js, leveraging these tools to build robust, efficient services that support large-scale data processing and analysis. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture and the ability to navigate complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable back-end systems for risk technology solutions.
  • Optimize existing codebases to enhance performance and efficiency continuously.
  • Develop robust APIs that integrate with front-end applications seamlessly.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices throughout the project.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues and develop innovative solutions for system improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 7+ years of relevant back-end development experience.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Spark, Python, Go, or Node.js.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Experience in risk technology and intelligent systems beneficial.

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