Senior Lead Backend Engineer – Java/Scala, AWS

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Scala, AWS) in McLean, VA. You will lead a portfolio of complex backend projects and a team of developers, focusing on distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions to meet regulatory needs.

You will collaborate with product managers, mentor engineers, and use Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. This role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and cross-functional delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to code reviews and technical decision making.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that empower users.

Skills

Distributed microservices

Mentoring

Cloud computing

Code review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Scala, AWS) in McLean, VA. You will lead a portfolio of complex backend projects and a team of developers, focusing on distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions to meet regulatory needs.

You will collaborate with product managers, mentor engineers, and use Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. This role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and cross-functional delivery.