Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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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 yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $202k

This role $192k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 59% 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.

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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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Lead Software Engineer (Python, Scala, Spark, AWS) joins the engineering team to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects while managing a team of developers. This role focuses on building distributed microservices and full-stack systems designed to meet specific regulatory needs. The successful candidate will collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that integrate data with emerging technologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring other engineers, evaluating code, and staying current on technical trends. The required technology 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 to solve complex business problems within a high-paced, iterative delivery environment.

Skills

Python Scala Spark AWS Java SQL Go Docker Kubernetes RDBMS NoSQL Microservices Agile Cloud Computing 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 regulatory requirements.
Build robust, cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services.
Write and evaluate code using languages like Java, Python, Scala, and Go.
Manage data integration with RDBMS, NoSQL databases, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community to foster technical growth.
Stay current on technology trends and participate in internal and external tech communities.

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 other cloud services.
4+ years of experience with open source frameworks.
2+ years of experience in Agile practices and using interactive AI tooling.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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