Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, ILMcLean, VA
Salary: $209,000–$238,500 / yr
Posted: 38 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $208k

This role $224k

$186k most similar roles pay here $244k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$224,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $208k 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 · Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End

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As a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Golang, Java, AWS), you will join a team of engineers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects while managing a team of developers experienced in distributed microservices and full stack systems. You will be responsible for building robust cloud-based solutions that meet regulatory needs and collaborating with digital product managers to deliver high-quality experiences. Your daily work involves coding, evaluating code, mentoring others, and staying current on technical trends. The role requires proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. You will utilize container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, along with various AWS services. This position focuses on solving complex business problems by integrating data with emerging technologies within a high-scale financial environment.

Skills

Golang Java AWS Python SQL Node.js Scala Docker Kubernetes NoSQL RDBMS Microservices Agile GCP 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 corporate regulatory needs.
Build robust cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services for millions of customers.
Write, review, and evaluate code using languages like Java, Go, Python, and SQL.
Manage container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes technologies.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
Utilize interactive AI tooling to accelerate software development productivity.

What we're looking for

At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
9+ years of experience in at least one of Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js.
3+ 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.
2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Bachelor’s Degree.

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