Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VARichmond, VAChicago, IL
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $192k

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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $186k 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 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 796 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

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As a Lead Software Engineer at our Chicago office, you will join a dynamic and innovative team to lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable systems, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical excellence across projects. You will work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical solutions. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Java, Python, or C++, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Familiarity with microservices architecture and DevOps practices is highly valued. This role presents an opportunity to tackle complex challenges within a fast-growing tech environment, where your contributions will significantly impact product scalability and user experience.

Skills

Java Python Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Terraform Ansible Maven JUnit SonarQube 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 to ensure high-quality software development practices.
Identify system bottlenecks and optimize performance of existing applications.
Stay updated with the latest technology trends and industry standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Proven experience leading software development teams.
Strong expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex software projects from conception to delivery.
Deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

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