Lead Software Engineer, Back End – Golang, AWS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial and wellness support

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Back End development with Golang and AWS in McLean, VA. The successful candidate will lead a diverse portfolio of technology projects and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans.

Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of professional software engineering experience with extensive knowledge in cloud computing and programming languages such as Golang, Python, Java, SQL, and more. The position offers an attractive compensation package including performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
• Utilize programming languages like Go, Python, Java, and SQL.

Skills

Golang

AWS

Python

Java

SQL

Node

Scala

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Microsoft Azure

open-source frameworks

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Back End (Golang, AWS)

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? As a Capital One Software Engineer you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within the company.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.
• 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 such as 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 experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience with Golang
• 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

Compensation

• McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 (for Lead Software Engineer)
• Role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI).

Benefits

• Health, financial, and other benefits that support total well‑being.

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