Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VAChicago, IL
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $198k

This role $192k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $184,425–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $198k 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 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

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As a Lead Software Engineer, you will join a team of makers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers. You will be responsible for building distributed microservices and full-stack systems designed to meet critical regulatory needs. Your daily work involves collaborating with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that enhance the user experience. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient in programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, 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 role focuses on the technical challenge of integrating data with emerging technologies to solve complex business problems within a high-paced, iterative delivery environment.

Skills

AWS Kubernetes Docker Python Java TypeScript JavaScript Go SQL NoSQL Microservices Cloud Computing Agile HTML/CSS Microsoft Azure

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 high-quality code using languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
Manage and deploy applications using container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging tech trends.
Utilize 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).
Master's Degree preferred.
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 and 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.