Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 238,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Richmond, VA, who will lead diverse technology projects and mentor teams while focusing on delivering cloud-based solutions. With 6+ years of software engineering experience and strong knowledge of programming languages like JavaScript, Java, and Python, the ideal candidate will drive critical technology transformations. Compensation ranges from $209,000 to $238,500, with additional performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing.
• Experience in open source frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects and a team of developers.
• Deliver cloud-based solutions driving financial empowerment.
• Mentor other engineering community members.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

Cloud computing

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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 & 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

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

Compensation

• McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
• Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
• Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer

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.

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.

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