Lead Software Engineer, BackEnd (Java, Scala, AWS)

Capital One Financial

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

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This role $211k

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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$217,368 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $194k 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, BackEnd (Java, Scala, AWS)

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As a Lead Software Engineer on the Travel Portal Messaging Team at Capital One, you will be instrumental in developing a new messaging platform to enhance user engagement across various travel products such as flights, hotels, and vacation rentals. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable backend services using Java or Scala within an AWS environment, while also collaborating closely with multiple stakeholder teams to ensure seamless integration and personalization of the messaging experience. The team primarily uses the Scala/Finagle stack, requiring strong functional programming skills in either Scala or Java, alongside excellent communication abilities to navigate complex business requirements and deliver high-quality solutions at scale.

Skills

Scala Java Finagle AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and implement backend services using Java or Scala on AWS.
Develop a messaging platform to support personalized travel communications.
Integrate email and push notification systems for user engagement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and features.
Ensure scalability and reliability of the messaging infrastructure.
Maintain code quality through testing, refactoring, and documentation.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend development.
Proficiency in Scala or Functional Java and experience with the Finagle stack.
Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture principles.
Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Excellent communication skills for working across multiple stakeholder teams.
Experience building scalable, high-performance messaging platforms.
Deep knowledge of software design patterns and best practices.

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