Lead Software Engineer (AWS, Golang, NodeJS)

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

Job summary

Capital One in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (AWS, Golang, NodeJS) to guide a portfolio of cloud-based, AI-powered projects and a team of developers delivering regulatory-compliant solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with the GRC team and product managers, and stay ahead of tech trends while expanding cloud and open-source capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• 1+ year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Preferred: Master’s degree and 7+ years in related languages or cloud skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with microservices experience.
• Mentor and grow engineering talent across the team.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based AI-enabled solutions.
• Stay current with tech trends and contribute to internal and external communities.
• Utilize JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go in product development.

Skills

People management

Mentoring

Agile practices

AI tooling experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Open source frameworks

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (AWS, Golang, NodeJS)

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers to build AI‑powered, cloud‑based solutions that meet regulatory needs. Work with the GRC team and partners across the company to deliver proprietary solutions powered by state‑of‑the‑art AI technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full‑stack systems.
• Share passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, and participating in internal & external technology communities.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that drive powerful experiences for millions of Americans.
• Utilize programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go.
• Work with open source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply)
• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, 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+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

Non‑Sponsorship

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration‑related support for this position (e.g., H1B, F‑1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, J‑1, TN, E‑2, E‑3, L‑1, O‑1, or any EADs requiring employer sponsorship).

Salary

Cambridge, MA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer

McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer

Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Software Engineer

Salary information is provided for candidates hired to perform work in these locations. Actual annualized salary will be reflected in the candidate’s offer letter.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901‑4920; NewYork City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.