Senior Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $209,000–$238,500 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k

This role $224k

$148k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $168,619–$221,817 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $195k 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 680 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 674 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Lead Software Engineer

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As a Senior Lead Software Engineer on the COPSSC team, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing complex systems that scale to meet the demands of our growing user base, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and architecture, and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript, along with expertise in cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure, and familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This role is integral to our mission of enhancing user experiences through cutting-edge technology solutions at a large scale.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Git SQL PostgreSQL Python Jenkins Terraform RESTful APIs Maven Swagger

What you'll do

Design and develop complex software solutions for enterprise systems.
Optimize system performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable solutions.
Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and adherence to coding standards.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on projects.
Stay updated with the latest technology trends and industry best practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience.
Proven leadership in managing and mentoring software development teams.
Expertise in multiple programming languages and software development methodologies.
Experience with cloud-based solutions and containerization technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate.
Master’s degree preferred for advanced technical roles.

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