Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Bank Tech)

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 286,200; Full time

Job summary

Capital One's Bank Tech division is hiring a Senior Lead Software Engineer in McLean, Virginia. The role focuses on leading diverse technology projects and a development team to deliver cloud-based solutions. Candidates should have at least 6 years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Preferred qualifications include expertise in Java, Python, or other listed languages with experience in cloud computing, project leadership, and Agile practices. The position offers a competitive salary range of $209,000 to $286,200 based on location.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in software engineering required.
• 1+ year of experience with cloud computing technologies.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Mentor members of the engineering community.

Skills

Distributed microservices

Full‑stack systems

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

Go

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Open Source relational databases

NoSQL databases

AWS tools

Job description

At Capital One's Bank Tech division, we are building an integrated, modernized core banking platform. The Senior Lead Software Engineer will drive a portfolio of technology projects, lead a team of developers, and deliver cloud-based solutions that support our Retail, Small Business, Commercial, and Shopping lines of business.

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 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 such as Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, and Go; work with Open Source relational 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 of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, or Go.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service.
• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.
• 1+ year of people‑management experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.

Capital One will consider sponsoring work authorization for eligible candidates.

Annual salary ranges depend on location, typically $209,000 to $286,200.

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