Lead Software Engineer: AI, Cloud & Data Platform

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive a portfolio of data-driven, cloud-based projects. You will mentor a team of developers, focus on distributed microservices and full-stack solutions, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust capabilities across AWS, Python, and modern data platforms.

This role emphasizes staying on the cutting edge of technology, applying AI tooling to accelerate productivity, and ensuring compliant, scalable systems for millions of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects with a team of developers in distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions for customers.
• Mentor engineers and participate in internal technology communities.
• Utilize languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, and Go, plus Docker/Kubernetes and AWS tools.

Skills

Python

AWS

AI

Snowflake Databricks

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source Databases

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive a portfolio of data-driven, cloud-based projects. You will mentor a team of developers, focus on distributed microservices and full-stack solutions, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust capabilities across AWS, Python, and modern data platforms.

This role emphasizes staying on the cutting edge of technology, applying AI tooling to accelerate productivity, and ensuring compliant, scalable systems for millions of