Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack-IC

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 262,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack-IC, to lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and full‑stack initiatives across regulatory‑compliant solutions. You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud‑based platforms that empower millions of customers.

The role requires at least 6 years of software engineering experience, strong cloud background (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hands‑on work with JavaScript, Java,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience (internships don’t count).
• 1+ year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Experience with microservices and full-stack architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions for customers.
• Work with frameworks like Spring Boot, NodeJs, Angular, and VueJs to deliver micro‑service and micro‑UI architectures.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

Node.js

Angular

Vue.js

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spring Boot

NodeJs

Open Source databases

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, solving real problems and meeting real customer needs.

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 such as JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, NodeJs, as well as Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes, AWS Fargate, Lambda, and a variety of AWS tools and services. Deliver solutions based on micro‑service architecture and micro‑UI architecture using frameworks like Spring Boot, NodeJs, Angular, and VueJs.

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, 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.

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Salary ranges (by location): McLean, VA: $229,900 – $262,400; Richmond, VA: $209,000 – $238,500. The role is eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation.

Benefits: Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being.

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