Lead Software Engineer - Back End

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Back End, to spearhead technology projects and build innovative cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will lead a diverse team of developers, mentor community members, and collaborate with product managers to enhance financial empowerment for millions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, at least 4 years of software engineering experience, and are skilled in Java, Python, and cloud technologies like AWS. The company offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing.
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to create solutions for regulatory needs.
• Mentor other engineering community members.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Node.js

Go

Scala

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Back End

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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within the company.

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, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code.
• 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 like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala; Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases; Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (internship experience does not apply).
• At least 1 year of 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: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, 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.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of benefits that support your total well-being.

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