Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Capital One National Association; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One National Association is looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack, to lead technology projects and a team of developers. Successful candidates will need at least 6 years of software engineering experience and 1 year of cloud computing experience. The role requires proficiency in technologies such as JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and AWS tools. The organization values innovation and is committed to financial empowerment for millions of Americans. Remote work options may be available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering (internship experience not applicable).
• 1+ year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Deliver robust cloud-based solutions to enhance customer experiences.
• Utilize various programming languages and technologies.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

HTML/CSS

AWS tools and services

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Open Source RDBMS

NoSQL databases

Job description

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Do 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. As a Capital One Senior Lead Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

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 and 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, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, HTML/CSS, and Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services.

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.
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion.

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.