Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead innovative projects in a collaborative environment. This role involves leading a team of skilled developers to create cloud-based solutions that empower millions. You will utilize your expertise in programming languages like Java and Python, while also leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AWS and container orchestration tools. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• People management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Mentor team members and stay updated on tech trends.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Node.js

Go

Scala

Cloud Computing

Agile Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source RDBMS

NoSQL Databases

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 Capital One.

What You'll Do:

1. 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
2. Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
3. Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
4. 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:

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
3. At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree
2. 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
3. 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
4. 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
5. 1+ years of people management experience
6. 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

Note: Capital One will not sponsor employment authorization for this role at this time.