Senior Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

Quick summary

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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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 $168,158–$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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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Lead Software Engineer

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As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at COPSSC, you will join a dynamic and innovative team to lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable systems, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical excellence across projects. Day-to-day activities involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust applications using modern technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture. Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript is essential, along with expertise in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to solve complex business problems at scale within the fast-paced tech industry.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD SQL PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Python Swagger JUnit

What you'll do

Design and develop complex software solutions for enterprise systems.
Optimize existing applications to enhance performance and scalability.
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices.
Identify system vulnerabilities and implement security enhancements.
Stay updated with industry trends and integrate new technologies.

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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