Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Spark) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

ZipRecruiter; Dover; On-site; GBP 144,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee diverse technology projects and a development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, with experience in languages such as Java, Scala, and Python, as well as knowledge of data pipelines. Located in Dover, this position offers competitive pay and the chance to work on impactful technology solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• 7+ years of experience in at least one programming language like Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects and a team of developers.
• Design scalable data pipelines and full stack systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Go

Node.js

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Cloud Computing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Spark) (Enterprise Platforms Technology). Capital One seeks Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies and solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative delivery environment. You will be part of a group focused on driving a major transformation within Capital One.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, building scalable data pipelines and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal and external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and, from time to time, coding or evaluating code.
• Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment.
• Utilize programming languages and tools including Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala; Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases; Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
• 5+ years of experience building scalable data pipelines that feed Machine Learning models
• 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, 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

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Salaries shown are for candidates hired to work within the specified locations and reflect the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated.

McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700 for Lead Software Engineer

Richmond, VA: $175,800 - $200,700 for Lead Software Engineer

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered will be reflected in the offer letter.

This role is eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including /vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee third-party products or services advertised on this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several entities; positions posted in Canada are for Capital One Canada, in the United Kingdom for Capital One Europe, and in the Philippines for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).