Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VARichmond, VAWilmington, DE
Salary: $179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $208k

This role $192k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $208k 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 (Bank Tech), you will join a team of makers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects while managing 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 including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, and SQL, along with HTML/CSS. You will utilize Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, and various AWS tools. The work focuses on solving complex business problems by integrating data with emerging technologies to provide financial empowerment through modern software engineering practices.

Skills

AWS Kubernetes Docker Python Java TypeScript JavaScript Go SQL NoSQL Microservices Cloud Computing HTML/CSS Agile RDBMS 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.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging tech trends.
Utilize programming languages including Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, and TypeScript for software development.
Manage container orchestration services such as Docker and Kubernetes for scalable infrastructure.
Implement RDBMS and NoSQL database solutions to manage complex data requirements.

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).
7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: 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.
2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity beyond basic code completion.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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