Senior Backend Lead (Go/Python/Java) – Microservices

JobCubby; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End, to guide a portfolio of distributed microservices and help modernize our backend architecture for scale and reliability. You’ll work with Go, Python, Java, SQL, Docker and Kubernetes, collaborate with product, security and data teams, and mentor engineers to deliver high-impact solutions for millions of customers.

This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for leadership and advanced technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for additional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Help modernize backend architecture and drive microservices initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, security, and data teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and participate in code reviews and evaluations.

Skills

Distributed microservices

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Code review / evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Java

Python

Go

SQL

Node

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End, to guide a portfolio of distributed microservices and help modernize our backend architecture for scale and reliability. You’ll work with Go, Python, Java, SQL, Docker and Kubernetes, collaborate with product, security and data teams, and mentor engineers to deliver high-impact solutions for millions of customers.

This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for leadership and advanced technology