Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 7 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 $203k

This role $211k

$187k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $203k 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 (Risk Tech - Intelligent Foundations & Experiences) joins the Risk Tech team to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers. The role involves building distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions that meet regulatory needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring engineers, staying current on tech trends, collaborating with digital product managers, and developing robust cloud-based solutions. The position requires proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala. Technical requirements include experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and various AWS services. This role focuses on the specific domain of risk technology, where the engineer will solve complex business problems by marrying data with emerging technologies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Java Python SQL Node.js Go Scala AWS Microsoft Azure Docker Kubernetes Spark NoSQL RDBMS Microservices Agile

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 to improve customer experiences.
Write, review, and evaluate code using languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
Manage and implement container orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging tech trends.
Utilize interactive AI tooling to accelerate development productivity and software delivery.

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 Java, Spark, 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 experience and 2+ years of Agile practices preferred.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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