Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Bank Tech)

Capital One; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 204,900 - 233,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to lead technology projects and teams, focusing on cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering, particularly with Java, Python, and cloud technologies like AWS. This role offers competitive compensation and an innovative work environment aimed at delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower millions of users in their financial journeys.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• 1+ year of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Utilize programming languages including Java, Python, JavaScript.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

Go

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

AWS

Microservices

RDBMS

NoSQL

Job description

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Bank Tech)

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.

Bank Tech is seeking Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

We’re not just supporting a bank; we’re redefining the tech foundation for a financial giant. As Bank Tech, we are leading the charge to become the first bank to build an internal, integrated, and fully modernized core banking platform. If you’re passionate about modular, resilient, cloud‑native, and secure engineering, you’ll find your challenge here.

We’re building common capabilities and cutting‑edge, real‑time technology solutions that power critical lines of business including our Retail Bank, Small Business Bank, Commercial Bank, and Capital One Shopping.

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 Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, 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: 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 a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Salary

• McLean, VA: $225,400 - $257,200
• Richmond, VA: $204,900 - $233,800
• Wilmington, DE: $204,900 - $233,800
• Other locations: subject to the pay range associated with that location

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).

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.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).