Lead Frontend Engineer: Drive Cloud-Forward Web Solutions

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Front End who will drive modern web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, and Node. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and delivering cloud-based experiences for millions of customers.

The position requires a strong background in front-end technologies, TDD practices, and experience with multi-platform systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4 years of professional software engineering experience; 1 year cloud computing experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree; 7+ years in JS/React/Angular/Node/TS/Java; 4+ years in open source frameworks.
• 1+ years of people management experience; 2+ years in Agile practices; experience with AI tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of developers in distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Develop Front End Applications using tests-driven development.
• Own technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform systems.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to tech communities.
• Deliver cloud-based solutions enabling millions to achieve better financial outcomes.
• Work with JavaScript (Angular, React, Node), HTML/CSS, TypeScript and Java; ensure cross-browser compatibility.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Angular

Node.js

TypeScript

Java

Cloud computing

People management

Agile

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Front End who will drive modern web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, and Node. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and delivering cloud-based experiences for millions of customers.

The position requires a strong background in front-end technologies, TDD practices, and experience with multi-platform systems.