Senior Lead Backend Engineer - Cloud & Microservices

Capital One National Association; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 209,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Back End (Java, Python, AWS) to lead backend teams in Plano, TX. You will drive distributed microservices, cloud-native solutions, and data-driven architectures that bolster regulatory compliance and customer empowerment.

We value 6+ years of experience, strong Java/Python skills, and a track record of mentoring engineers. The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers and advancement of cloud-based platforms in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Willingness to lead and mentor engineers across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
• Mentor other engineers, stay updated on tech trends, and participate in internal/external tech communities.
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of users.
• Utilize Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala and diverse databases along with Docker and Kubernetes and AWS tools/services.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Node

Go

Scala

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Open Source RDBMS

NoSQL databases

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Back End (Java, Python, AWS) to lead backend teams in Plano, TX. You will drive distributed microservices, cloud-native solutions, and data-driven architectures that bolster regulatory compliance and customer empowerment.

We value 6+ years of experience, strong Java/Python skills, and a track record of mentoring engineers. The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers and advancement of cloud-based platforms in a fast-paced