Lead Software Engineer: Cloud, Microservices & Data

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive a portfolio of microservices and full-stack initiatives. You will mentor engineers, partner with product managers, and deliver scalable cloud-based solutions for millions of users.

Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, along with AWS experience, is highly valued. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, architectural thinking, and a track record of delivering complex systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of microservices and full-stack projects.
• Mentor engineers and foster a learning culture.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Work with JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go on AWS.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Open Source Frameworks

Agile practices

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source Frameworks

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive a portfolio of microservices and full-stack initiatives. You will mentor engineers, partner with product managers, and deliver scalable cloud-based solutions for millions of users.

Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, along with AWS experience, is highly valued. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, architectural thinking, and a track record of delivering complex systems in a fast-paced environment.