Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack-IC

Capital One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,800 - 286,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to lead diverse technology projects and collaborate with product managers. The role focuses on cloud-based solutions and mentoring within an inclusive team environment.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in software engineering, proficiency in languages like JavaScript and Python, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Compensation ranges from $250,800 to $286,200 in New York, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering excluding internship.
• 1+ year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 9+ years of experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology projects and teams of developers.
• Deliver robust cloud-based solutions for customer empowerment.
• Mentor engineering community and evaluate code.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

HTML/CSS

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Open Source RDBMS

NoSQL databases

AWS tools and services

Job description

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack-IC

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 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.

Required Technical Skills

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 and Benefits

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 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.

Employment Information

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.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.