Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Kafka) at Capital One Plano, TX

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive financial benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

Capital One is looking for a Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Kafka) in Plano, Texas. In this role, you will lead diverse technology projects and work closely with product managers to develop solutions that empower customers. You are expected to be skilled in programming languages such as Java and Python, and have substantial experience in cloud computing and mentoring engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of professional software engineering experience. If you are passionate about technology and problem-solving, this is a chance to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience required.
• 1+ year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with open source frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate to deliver cloud-based solutions for customer empowerment.
• Participate in technology communities and mentor fellow engineers.

Skills

Java

AWS

Python

Cloud Computing

Agile Practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL Databases

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Kafka) job at Capital One. Plano, TX. Plano 5 (31065), United States of America, Plano, Texas Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Kafka)

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.

As a Lead Back End Engineer for the Augmented Messaging platform, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing new capabilities for our omni-channel communication engine, as well as expanding our platform to reach an ever growing list of customer segments. Using open source technologies, you will be responsible for ensuring we are reaching the right customers with the right channel at the right time. If you are passionate about working on large complex problems and having an impact on the customer, come join our team!

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 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 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, 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).

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

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.