Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Capital One Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 251,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive the Fraud and Disputes data ecosystem with a full-stack skill set. You will lead a team of developers in distributed microservices and full-stack systems, delivering scalable, resilient solutions that meet regulatory requirements and empower millions of customers.

The role requires expertise in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, plus Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and full-stack projects to meet regulatory needs for Capital One.
• Mentor engineers, collaborate with product and business stakeholders, and contribute to codebases.
• Leverage modern languages and cloud tools to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source RDBMS

NoSQL Databases

Job description

## Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full StackApplylocations: New York, NY: McLean, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R248571Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full StackDo you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking **Full Stack Software Engineers**who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. In this role we are looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer, who will lead our Fraud and Disputes data ecosystem and defenses. You will partner with engineers, product and business stakeholders in the Card Fraud domain and build scalable & resilient solutions that leverage modern tech and design patterns.**What You’ll Do:*** Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company* Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code* Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment* Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services* Lead the engineering solution by spending a portion of time writing code and directly contributing to code bases in conjunction with our engineers* Leverage modern AI coding tools such as Claude Code to delivery quality solution**Basic Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree* At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)* At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)**Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s Degree* 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go* 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service* 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks* 1+ years of people management experience* 2+ years of experience in Agile practices***Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.***The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software EngineerNew York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead Software EngineerCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.