Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA · Richmond, VA · Chicago, IL
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 78 days ago

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This role $192k

$139k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$214,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $188k 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 498 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 495 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

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As a Lead Software Engineer in the Chicago, IL or Richmond, VA locations, you will join an experienced development team to lead and mentor junior engineers while driving the design and implementation of scalable software solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, architecting robust systems using modern technologies, and ensuring code quality through rigorous testing and deployment practices. The role requires expertise in Java or C#, along with proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins and Docker. You will work on complex enterprise applications that address critical business challenges at a large scale, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Java Python Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD SQL PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Scrum

What you'll do

Design and develop complex software solutions to meet business needs.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on projects.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Identify system bottlenecks and optimize performance of applications.
Stay updated with the latest technology trends and industry best practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Proven experience leading software development teams.
Strong background in software engineering and architecture design.
Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies.
Ability to manage complex projects from conception to delivery.
Excellent problem-solving skills and technical leadership.

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