Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $199k
This role $211k
$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $186,625–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $199k 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 1043 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 1037 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer As a Lead Software Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to building high-performance, cloud-native platforms from the ground up to support secure spending for cardholders. You will lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems to meet regulatory needs. Your daily work involves developing robust cloud-based solutions while managing technical modernization of critical infrastructure for financial issuance, real-time security, and global payment servicing. The role requires proficiency in Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, and various open source frameworks. You will utilize AWS services like Lambda and Fargate, along with Docker, Kubernetes, and both RDBMS and NoSQL databases. This position focuses on solving complex problems within the financial domain to ensure low-latency performance at a massive scale.

What you'll do

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers in a distributed microservices environment.
  • Develop high-performance, cloud-native platforms using Java, Go, and AWS services like Lambda and Fargate.
  • Build robust cloud-based solutions to meet regulatory requirements and enhance customer financial experiences.
  • Modernize critical infrastructure to ensure low-latency performance at a massive scale for global payment servicing.
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging technology trends.
  • Utilize a variety of programming languages, databases, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Integrate interactive AI tooling to accelerate development productivity and software delivery.

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 the following: 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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