Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack – Go, React, AWS

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Illinois

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USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Capital One is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee a portfolio of cloud-first technology projects and a team of developers skilled in distributed microservices and full stack systems.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans. Stay ahead of trends, experiment with new tech, and participate in technical communities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years in software engineering; internship not counted.
1+ year cloud computing experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred
Master’s degree preferred
9+ years experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go preferred
4+ years AWS/GCP/Azure or other cloud service experience preferred
4+ years experience with open source frameworks preferred
1+ years people management preferred
2+ years experience in Agile practices preferred
Capital One sponsorship available for qualified applicants

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and guide a team of developers.
Mentor engineering talent and participate in internal/external tech communities.
Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions at scale.
Code or review code as needed and evaluate technical solutions.
Stay current with technology trends and experiment with new technologies.
Develop solutions that support regulatory needs for the company.
Deliver robust cloud-based systems used by millions of Americans.
Work with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS tools to implement full stack solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering

Microservices

Full Stack Development

SQL

Python

HTML/CSS

TypeScript

Open Source Frameworks

Code Evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Tools and Services

RDBMS

NoSQL Databases

Job description

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems
Create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
Stay current with technology trends and experiment with and learn new technologies
Participate in internal and external technology communities
Mentor members of the engineering community
Code or evaluate code as needed
Collaborate with digital product managers
Deliver robust cloud-based solutions that help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
Utilize JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, open source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools and services

Requirements

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: Master’s Degree
Preferred: 9+ years of experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
Preferred: 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
Preferred: 1+ years of people management experience
Preferred: 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects and teams, with a strong focus on cloud computing and software engineering. Proficient in developing robust solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks while mentoring engineering talent.

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