Senior Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VARichmond, VAChicago, ILPlano, TX
Salary: $209,000–$238,500 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k

This role $224k

$134k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $166,850–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $192k 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 716 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 709 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 the development of our cutting-edge software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing complex systems that scale to meet the demands of millions of users daily. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust, efficient, and maintainable codebases using modern technologies such as Java, Python, and Kubernetes. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle. This role requires expertise in cloud-native applications, microservices architecture, and a deep understanding of software engineering principles.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Design and develop complex software solutions for enterprise systems.
Optimize code quality through continuous integration and delivery practices.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on projects.
Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Identify system bottlenecks and recommend performance improvements.

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 computing platforms and containerization technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in software design.