Lead Full-Stack Engineer (Java/Go) – Cloud & Microservices

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a portfolio of distributed microservices and full-stack systems using Java, Go, and other modern technologies. You will mentor engineers, explore new tools, and collaborate with product managers to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions that empower users.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, architectural leadership, and a bias for practical, customer-centric software in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions meeting regulatory needs for the company.
• Mentor other engineers, stay current with tech trends, and occasionally code or evaluate code.
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

SQL

Node.js

Scala

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source Databases

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a portfolio of distributed microservices and full-stack systems using Java, Go, and other modern technologies. You will mentor engineers, explore new tools, and collaborate with product managers to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions that empower users.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, architectural leadership, and a bias for practical, customer-centric software in a regulated financial services environment.