Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Richmond, VA
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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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Lead Software Engineer As a Lead Software Engineer, you will join a team of developers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects focused on building distributed microservices and full-stack systems. You will be responsible for creating robust cloud-based solutions that meet critical regulatory needs while collaborating with digital product managers to deliver high-quality experiences. Your daily work involves mentoring the engineering community, staying current on tech trends, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala. You will also utilize Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and various AWS services. This position addresses the technical challenge of integrating data with emerging technologies to solve complex business problems within a high-paced, iterative delivery environment.

Skills

Java Python SQL Node.js Go Scala AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes RDBMS NoSQL Microservices Agile

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, review, and evaluate code using languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
Manage and implement container orchestration technologies including 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 workflows.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
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 Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js.
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, 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.

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