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Lead Software Engineer (Mobile)

Capital One

McLean, VA
Full Time
Senior
193k-221k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Lead Software Engineer (Mobile) 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. As a Capital One Android Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One. At Capital One, the iOS and Android platforms are recognized as an opportunity to reach our customers in unique, personal and engaging ways. Nothing is off limits as we explore exciting ways to take advantage of the full ecosystem of mobile devices including Watch, TV, and whatever future developments Apple or Google creates. Our engineers are provided with top of the line Macbook Pros, multiple high-end monitors and the necessary tooling to develop the best possible products with the least amount of friction. We operate in small, productive agile teams and use the best industry tools to collaborate across teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Android client code solutions that deliver on Product Strategy and adhere to established engineering best practices, design guidelines and principles.
  • Partner with Software Engineers, UX/UI, Quality Engineers, Product Owners/Analysts to deliver high performing quality customer experiences that are engaging, purposeful and powerful in their simplicity.
  • Actively participate in all team agile ceremonies, contributing to ensure that all team commitments are delivered on time and of the highest quality.
  • Be an active advocate of the mobile platform through both internal and external developer communities.
  • Remain an active learner in all technologies related to mobile development (Kotlin, Swift, 3rd party libraries, etc.).
  • Influence and contribute to group discussions and incorporate feedback/communication from the broader team.
  • Mentor junior to mid-level members of the team.
  • Actively engage with developers outside of the local sprint team across various disciplines (Android, iOS, APIs, Web, etc.).
  • Own and lead delivery of major components and platform needs in partnership with senior engineers and Architects.
  • Share best practices and improve processes within and across sprint teams.
  • Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with the team to find creative solutions.
  • Review pull requests and ensure adherence to Kotlin and other language idioms.
  • Grow and provide SME level leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply).
  • At least 3 years of experience building Android applications.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Kotlin.

Nice to Have

  • Master's Degree.
  • 5+ years of experience building Android applications.
  • 4+ years of experience with Kotlin.
  • 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.
  • 2+ years of experience with Agile practices.

Qualifications

  • Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree (required) and a Master's Degree (preferred).
  • Professional experience in software engineering and mobile development.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive full-time annual salaries, e.g., $193,400 - $220,700 for candidates in McLean, VA.
  • Performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and long-term incentives.
  • Comprehensive, inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.

Working at Capital One

At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. We operate in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment, emphasizing agility, continuous learning, and a commitment to solving real customer problems. The company values ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity in banking, fostering a culture of disruption and customer-centric solutions.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryMobile Development
Salary193k-221k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Capital One

Website

capitalone.com

Location

McLean, VA

Industry

Commercial Banking

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