As a Lead Software Engineer on the Card Tech team, you will lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and mentor a team of developers with expertise in distributed microservices and full-stack systems to meet regulatory requirements. Your daily tasks include collaborating with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services, while also staying updated on tech trends and participating in internal and external communities. You will utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, and Scala, along with open-source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and other container orchestration services to build scalable solutions that empower millions of Americans financially.
Lead a team of developers to create regulatory-compliant solutions using distributed microservices.
Design and implement robust cloud-based systems for financial empowerment applications.
Stay updated with tech trends, experiment with new technologies, and mentor engineering teams.
Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, and Scala in projects.
Integrate LLMs and agent tooling into existing enterprise software development lifecycles.
What we're looking for
At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience leading a team of developers and managing cloud computing projects.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, and Scala.
Expertise with AWS tools and services, Docker, Kubernetes, and other container orchestration technologies.
Strong background in open source RDBMS and NoSQL databases.
Experience in Agile practices and integrating LLMs into CI/CD pipelines.
Market check
Salary context
This
$197,300–$225,100
range sits above
64%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
489 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$197,300–$225,100
across 483 roles with salary data.