Lead Software Engineer: Cloud, Python & Network Automation

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Python, AWS, and network automation to drive a major technology transformation. You will lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and a team of developers to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and push modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL, and front-end tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years in software engineering.
• At least 1 year cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience with network automation preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community and collaborate with digital product managers.
• Deliver robust cloud-based solutions that meet regulatory needs and drive user experiences.
• Collaborate with communities and stay on top of tech trends, experimenting with new technologies and tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Cloud computing

Agile practices

AI tooling experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL databases

Open Source Frameworks

AWS tools

Azure

GCP

Python

Java

TypeScript

Job description

Capital One in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Python, AWS, and network automation to drive a major technology transformation. You will lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and a team of developers to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and push modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL, and front-end tech.