Lead Go Backend Engineer (AWS)

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 197,300 - 225,100; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Go, AWS) to drive a portfolio of distributed microservices and data products in a fast-paced environment. You will mentor engineers, explore new technologies, and collaborate with product partners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions for millions of Americans.

The role emphasizes Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala with AWS services, Docker/Kubernetes, and a strong focus on security and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 1+ year of cloud computing experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
• Mentor engineers, stay current with tech trends, and occasionally code or review code.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that serve millions of users.
• Work with Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala and various AWS services.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

Scala

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Capital One seeks a Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Go, AWS) to drive a portfolio of distributed microservices and data products in a fast-paced environment. You will mentor engineers, explore new technologies, and collaborate with product partners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions for millions of Americans.

The role emphasizes Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala with AWS services, Docker/Kubernetes, and a strong focus on security and regulatory needs.