Lead Software Engineer - AML Reporting

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in AML Reporting to lead technology projects and innovative solutions. This role requires strong experience in full-stack software engineering and cloud technologies.

The successful candidate will mentor developers and deliver impactful experiences using technologies such as Java, TypeScript, and AWS. A Bachelor's degree and extensive software engineering experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in software engineering.
• 1+ year with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Mentor engineering community members.
• Deliver cloud-based solutions for financial empowerment.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Open-Source RDBMS

NoSQL databases

Cloud computing services

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - AML Reporting

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast‑paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you’ll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full‑Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices 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, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.
• 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 such as JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, as well as Open‑Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services (Docker and Kubernetes), and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply)
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
• 4+ years of experience in open‑source frameworks
• 1+ year of people‑management experience
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion

This position does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration‑related support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.