Senior Backend Tech Lead — Golang, Java & AWS

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 209,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for the Back End. You will lead a portfolio of distributed microservices projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product teams to deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of customers.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, strong back-end skills across Java, Go, Python, and Node, plus experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Chicago-based, competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred for senior leadership.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 1+ year of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong background in distributed microservices and back-end systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, and stay current with tech trends.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Work with Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala; utilize Docker and Kubernetes; leverage AWS tools.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Distributed systems

Cloud computing

Agile practices

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Golang

Java

Python

SQL

Node.js

Scala

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for the Back End. You will lead a portfolio of distributed microservices projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product teams to deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of customers.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, strong back-end skills across Java, Go, Python, and Node, plus experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Chicago-based, competitive compensation is offered.