Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $229,900–$262,400 / 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 $204k

This role $246k

$184k most similar roles pay here $271k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$216,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $246k versus about $204k 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 (Java, Scala, AWS), you will join a team of makers and doers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects while managing a team of developers. You will be responsible for building distributed microservices and full-stack systems designed to meet critical regulatory needs. Your daily work involves collaborating with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that integrate data with emerging technologies. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient in Java, Scala, Python, SQL, Node, and Go. You will also utilize 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 within the financial sector by developing scalable infrastructure to support consumer experiences.

Skills

Java Scala AWS Python SQL Node.js Go Docker Kubernetes NoSQL RDBMS Microsoft Azure Agile Microservices

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 to improve customer experiences.
Write, review, and evaluate code using Java, Scala, Python, SQL, Node, or Go.
Manage container orchestration tasks using Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging 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).
Master's Degree is preferred.
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 and 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.

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