Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Global Payment Network)

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Houston, TX to drive a major transformation. You’ll lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and full‑stack systems, partnering with product managers and engineers to deliver cloud‑based solutions that meet regulatory needs and empower millions of customers.

You’ll work with JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python and Go, using Docker, Kubernetes and AWS tools to build scalable platforms in a fast, inclusive delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Preferred: Master’s degree; 9+ years in Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, or Go; 4+ years cloud; 4+ years open source frameworks; 1+ years people management; 2+ years Agile; experience with interactive AI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full‑stack systems.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community and contribute to code reviews and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud‑based solutions for a large user base.
• Utilize languages and tools (JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go; Docker, Kubernetes; AWS) to build scalable platforms.

Skills

Agile practices

People management

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

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.

The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization designs, builds and operates the critical payment infrastructure that enables high-throughput, secure global transaction processing across Capital One’s payment ecosystem. Our engineers tackle challenges in distributed systems, resiliency, scalability, observability and modernization while ensuring our platforms remain reliable, performant and available around the clock.

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: 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+ 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.

Houston, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer

McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer

Riverwoods, IL: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer

Candidates 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.

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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).