Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Go, AWS, Java)

Dev; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Back End development using technologies such as Go, AWS, and Java. The ideal candidate will lead diverse technology projects, mentor fellow engineers, and collaborate with product managers. This role requires at least a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, including cloud computing knowledge. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• 7+ years of experience in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver cloud‑based solutions.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community.

Skills

Java

Go

AWS

Python

SQL

Node.js

Scala

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Go, AWS, Java)

• Full-time

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Capital One to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Capital One

West Creek 1 (12071), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Go, AWS, Java) 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.

Gopher‑it team : We are a passionate, agile and hands‑on team innovating solutions for Capital One U.S. credit card Core Modernization group. This full stack team is on an ambitious and pioneering journey to modernize our Card Core Platform, building serverless highly resilient microservices and front edge features that support cutting edge real‑time intelligent experiences for the most premium customers that Capital one serves. Our Tech stack is on Gen3 cloud and uses the latest serverless patterns and application architectures. Our core technology competencies are in Golang and Scala.

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 & 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 6 years of professional software engineering experience (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: 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+ years 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 for this position.

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. 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; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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