Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$209,000–$238,500 / yr
Posted
34 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $224k
$186k most similar roles pay here $244k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $208k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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, Full Stack

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, Angular, AWS) joins a team building high-performance, cloud-native platforms to enable secure spending for cardholders. This role involves leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers to create distributed microservices and full stack systems that meet regulatory needs. The engineer will build robust cloud-based solutions while managing technical modernization of critical infrastructure in the areas of financial issuance, real-time security, and global payment servicing. The required technology stack includes Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, and Python. Additionally, the role utilizes AWS native services like Lambda and Fargate, container orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and both Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. The position focuses on solving complex problems in high-resiliency systems to ensure low-latency performance for large-scale financial operations.

What you'll do

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers in building distributed microservices.
  • Develop high-performance, cloud-native platforms using Java, Go, and AWS services like Lambda and Fargate.
  • Build robust cloud-based solutions to meet regulatory requirements and improve financial experiences for customers.
  • Modernize critical infrastructure while ensuring low-latency performance at a massive scale.
  • Write, review, and evaluate code across multiple languages including Java, TypeScript, Python, and Go.
  • Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging technology trends.
  • Manage full-stack systems using container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering.
  • At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go.
  • 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft 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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