Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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McLean, VA
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64 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End

The Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End - Card Tech leads a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers to create solutions meeting regulatory needs. This role involves leading a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems to deliver robust cloud-based solutions. The engineer will collaborate with digital product managers to build systems that drive powerful experiences for financial empowerment. Key responsibilities include mentoring the engineering community, evaluating code, and staying on top of tech trends. The position requires proficiency in JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go. Technical requirements include experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes, and various AWS tools and services.

What you'll do

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
  • Develop distributed microservices and full stack systems to meet regulatory needs.
  • Deliver robust cloud-based solutions to drive customer financial empowerment.
  • Write and evaluate code using languages like Java, Python, Go, and TypeScript.
  • Manage container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Utilize AWS tools and services to build and maintain scalable infrastructure.
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community on technology trends and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering.
  • At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • Master’s Degree (preferred).
  • 9+ years of experience in at least one of JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks (preferred).
  • 1+ years of people management experience (preferred).

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