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Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Bank Tech)

Capital One

Fredericksburg, VA
Full Time
Senior
193k-221k
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Bank Tech) 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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

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 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

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)
  • Experience with programming languages like Java, SQL, Node, and Go
  • Experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with a variety of AWS tools and services

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 including a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred)

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
  • Salary ranges based on location and role
  • Performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and long-term incentives (LTI)

Working at Capital One

At Capital One, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment where makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors work together to solve real problems and meet customer needs. We value staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with new technologies, and mentoring within the engineering community.

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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

Fredericksburg, VA

Industry

Commercial Banking

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