Lead Software Engineer, Finance Tech - Cloud & Data

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Richmond, VA area to lead a portfolio of microservices and full-stack initiatives. You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with product managers to deliver scalable, cloud-first solutions on AWS.

Proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go or Scala is expected, along with Docker/Kubernetes know-how. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, a passion for emerging technologies, and a commitment to delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

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 engineers and engage in internal/external technology communities.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions for scalable user experiences.
• Use Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala, and related databases and containers (Docker, Kubernetes) on AWS tools/services.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Node

Go

Scala

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Richmond, VA area to lead a portfolio of microservices and full-stack initiatives. You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with product managers to deliver scalable, cloud-first solutions on AWS.

Proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go or Scala is expected, along with Docker/Kubernetes know-how. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, a passion for emerging technologies, and a commitment to delivering