Senior Lead Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Software Development
Cloud Engineer - Software, Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Senior Developer
Overview
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Capital One seeks Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer, you’ll be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative delivery environment.
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 & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and, from time to time, code or evaluate code
- Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, Type Script, SQL, Python, and Go;
Open Source RDBMS and No
SQL databases; container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services
- 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)
- Master’s Degree
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following:
JavaScript, Java, Type Script, 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
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. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated. Locations include Chicago, IL;
McLean, VA;
Richmond, VA;
Riverwoods, IL. The actual salary offered will be reflected in the offer letter. This role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and long-term incentives (LTI).
Chicago, IL:
Sr. Lead Software Engineer $209,000 – $238,500
McLean, VA:
Sr. Lead Software Engineer $229,900 – $262,400
Richmond, VA:
Sr. Lead Software Engineer $209,000 – $238,500
Riverwoods, IL:
Sr. Lead Software Engineer $209,000 – $238,500
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range for that location; the actual amount will be in the offer letter.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
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