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Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Bank Tech)

Capital One

Salisbury, MD
Full Time
Senior
193k-221k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Bank Tech) at Capital One is a role focused on building and pioneering technology solutions within the banking sector. The position involves leading diverse projects, collaborating with product managers, and driving a major transformation by leveraging emerging technologies, cloud computing, and microservices to meet regulatory and customer needs in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 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 Java, SQL, Node, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply).
  • At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).

Nice to Have

  • Master's Degree.
  • 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Go, or Node.js.
  • 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, 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.

Qualifications

  • Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred).

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support total well-being.
  • Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI).

Working at Capital One

Capital One fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company promotes continuous learning, experimentation with new technologies, and active participation in technology communities.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 15, 2025
Salary193k-221k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Capital One

Website

capitalone.com

Location

Salisbury, MD

Industry

Commercial Banking

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