Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CANew York, NY
Salary: $215,200–$245,600 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k

This role $230k

$186k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $202k 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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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer (Python, AWS) joins a team of back end engineers focused on building robust cloud-based solutions and distributed microservices. This role involves leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects and managing a team of developers to create systems that meet specific regulatory needs. The daily responsibilities include collaborating with digital product managers, mentoring other members of the engineering community, evaluating code, and staying current on emerging technologies. The technical stack includes programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Additionally, the role requires expertise in container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes, various AWS tools, and PySpark or Spark. The work centers on solving complex business problems by marrying data with emerging technologies to drive powerful experiences for customers.

Skills

Python AWS Java SQL Go Scala Docker Kubernetes RDBMS NoSQL PySpark Spark Microsoft Azure Microservices Cloud Computing

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.
Write, review, and evaluate code using languages like Python, Java, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
Manage container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
Utilize interactive AI tooling to accelerate development productivity.

What we're looking for

Master's Degree (Preferred).
At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
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: Java or Python.
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.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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