Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Back End (Java, AWS)

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA · Richmond, VA · Chicago, IL
Salary: $209,000–$238,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago

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This role $224k

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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

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TL;DR · Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Back End (Java, AWS)

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As a Sr. Lead Software Engineer on the COPSSC team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of our back-end systems using Java and AWS technologies. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable and efficient solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new features, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through rigorous testing and deployment processes. You will work on enhancing our existing services while also building out new capabilities that support the growth of our platform at scale. Ideal candidates possess strong experience in Java development, AWS cloud services, and have a solid understanding of microservices architecture. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is highly beneficial as you will be working in an agile environment where continuous improvement is key.

Skills

Java AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop highly scalable back-end services using Java.
Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
Implement robust security measures to protect data integrity and privacy.
Integrate third-party APIs and ensure seamless communication between systems.
Write clean, efficient code following best practices and coding standards.

What we're looking for

Minimum of 7 years of experience in back-end software engineering.
Proficiency in Java and extensive knowledge of AWS services.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable systems design.
Experience leading a team of engineers and mentoring junior developers.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

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