Lead Software Engineer (Java, Python, AWS)

Capital One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,200 - 245,600; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in New York, NY seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive a portfolio of regulatory-compliance technology projects. You will lead a team of developers across distributed microservices and full stack systems, shaping technical direction and delivery.

You will collaborate with product managers and deliver robust solutions using Java, Python, and Go on AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Databricks, while mentoring others and staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 1+ year of cloud computing experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems to meet regulatory needs.
• Mentor other engineers, participate in code reviews, and stay current with tech trends.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver cloud-based solutions that impact millions of users.
• Utilize Java, Python, Go, and cloud tools including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS to build scalable solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Agile practices

People management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Databricks

Cloud services

Open source databases

Job description

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 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.

About the Team:

Ability to Pay supports Card acquisitions and Customer Management through batch and real time calculation of a customer's Maximum Allowable Credit Line, a critical requirement for maintaining regulatory compliance.

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, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, Databricks 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, Python, or Go
• 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
• 1+ year of people management experience
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

Immigration and Sponsorship

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, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Compensation

New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead Software Engineer

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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