Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

Confirmed live 2 days ago Low trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Richmond, VAMcLean, VAChicago, IL
Salary
$179,400–$204,700 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k
This role $192k
$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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

Lead Software Engineer (Python, Scala, Spark, AWS) joins the engineering team to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers specializing in distributed microservices and full stack systems. The role involves building robust cloud-based solutions to meet regulatory needs while collaborating with digital product managers to deliver high-quality experiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring other engineers, staying current on tech trends, and performing hands-on coding or code evaluations. The technical stack includes Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside Spark for data processing. Additionally, the role requires expertise in Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and various AWS services. This position focuses on solving complex business problems by marrying data with emerging technologies within a fast-paced, iterative delivery environment.

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, Scala, Java, and SQL.
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
  • Integrate data with emerging technologies to create high-impact customer experiences.
  • Utilize container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes for system deployment.

What we're looking for

  • At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in at least one of Java, Scala, Python, or Spark.
  • 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
  • 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.
  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices and experience using interactive AI tooling.
  • Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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