Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring

Chicago, Il, US Posted 52 days ago $179,400–$204,700 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer at our Chicago office, you will join a dynamic and innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable software systems that enhance user experience and drive business growth. Day-to-day tasks involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust applications using modern technologies such as Java, Python, and React. You should possess strong problem-solving skills and be adept at working in a fast-paced environment. The role requires expertise in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, along with proficiency in DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale system design and a deep understanding of software engineering principles to tackle complex business challenges.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD SQL PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Python RESTful APIs Maven Linux

What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality software solutions to meet business needs.
Lead code reviews and ensure coding standards are followed.
Identify system vulnerabilities and implement security measures.
Optimize application performance through continuous improvement.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree required.
5+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong programming skills in multiple languages.
Experience with cloud computing platforms preferred.
Master's Degree in a related field beneficial.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.

Market check

Salary context

This $179,400–$204,700 range sits above 58% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,200–$222,250

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,450–$211,200

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.

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