Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (People Tech)

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring
McLean, VA · Plano, TX · Richmond, VA Posted 14 days ago $197,300$225,100 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer in People Tech, you will join a strategic team focused on transforming historical data into actionable insights and developing innovative AI tools for Capital One’s Mergers & Acquisitions division. You will lead full-stack development efforts to create robust cloud-based solutions using Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, and AI platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Your role involves shaping product backlogs in collaboration with cross-functional teams and delivering early MVPs that drive impactful experiences for millions of users. With a Master's Degree and at least 7 years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python, you will contribute to the long-term stability and security of Capital One’s corporate functions by fostering architectural consistency and innovation across HR, Legal, Brand, and Global Workplace Services.

Skills

Python JavaScript TypeScript AWS CI/CD Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL React Node.js Jenkins Git GitHub Swagger RESTful APIs JSON YAML Linux Terraform CloudFormation

What you'll do

  • Lead development of full stack systems to meet regulatory needs for the company.
  • Shape product backlog and develop early MVPs for AI tools and applications.
  • Partner with leadership to deliver robust cloud-based solutions using AWS.
  • Build web-based tools utilizing Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript technologies.
  • Foster architectural consistency across diverse technology projects in People Tech.

What we're looking for

  • At least 7 years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
  • Lead diverse technology projects and full stack systems to meet regulatory needs.
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Experience in developing web-based tools using AWS and AI platforms.

Market check

Salary context

This $197,300–$225,100 range sits above 68% 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.

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