Lead Software Engineer, Back End ( Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering )

Capital One National Association; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 193,400 - 220,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Inclusive work environment

Financial well-being support

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will lead diverse technology projects and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Java, Python, and various cloud services, while mentoring fellow engineers and driving innovation. This role offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company’s transformation efforts. If you are passionate about technology and eager to solve real-world problems, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience required.
• 1+ years of cloud computing experience needed.
• Experience with Agile practices and people management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Stay updated on tech trends and mentor engineering community.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Node.js

Go

Scala

Cloud Computing

Agile Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source RDBMS

NoSQL Databases

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Back End ( Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering )

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.

The Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering (CORE) Technology division is responsible for enabling and evolving Capital One’s foundational cloud infrastructure layer, including observability, connectivity, resilience and availability.

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.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Richmond, VA: $175,800 - $200,700 for Lead Software Engineer

McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700 for Lead Software Engineer

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.