Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $211k
$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $183,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will join a team of makers and doers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers. You will build robust cloud-based solutions using distributed microservices and full stack systems designed to meet critical regulatory needs. Your daily work involves collaborating with digital product managers to deliver high-quality experiences while mentoring other members of the engineering community. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient in programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go. You will also utilize Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes, and various AWS tools. The work focuses on solving complex business problems by marrying data with emerging technologies to drive impactful results within a fast-paced environment.

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 production code using languages such as Java, Python, Go, TypeScript, and SQL.
  • Manage container orchestration tasks using 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 experience in software engineering.
  • At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • 7+ years of experience in at least one of JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go.
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft 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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