Senior Backend Architect – Go, Java & AWS

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking Back End Software Engineers to drive a major transformation in the tech space. You will lead a portfolio of diverse projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.

Proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, or Scala, plus Docker/Kubernetes and AWS, is highly valued. The role emphasizes building scalable distributed systems that meet regulatory needs and empower millions of Americans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Six+ years of professional software engineering experience. 1+ year cloud experience.
• Strong experience with Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go or Scala.
• Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure or similar cloud services and open source frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices.
• Mentor other engineers, participate in internal/external tech communities, and occasionally code or review code.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that drive customer experiences.
• Utilize Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS tooling to build solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Node.js

Go

Scala

Cloud computing

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source Databases

NoSQL

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Capital One is seeking Back End Software Engineers to drive a major transformation in the tech space. You will lead a portfolio of diverse projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.

Proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, or Scala, plus Docker/Kubernetes and AWS, is highly valued. The role emphasizes building scalable distributed systems that meet regulatory needs and empower millions of Americans.