Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cambridge, MA

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About the position

The Lead Software Engineer, Back End at Capital One is responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of technology projects and a team of developers. This role focuses on creating solutions that meet regulatory needs while leveraging emerging technologies and cloud-based solutions. The engineer will collaborate with product managers and mentor other engineers, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company.
• Stay updated on tech trends and experiment with new technologies.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
• Utilize technologies such as Python, SQL, Spark, and various AWS tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience with Python.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Inclusive workplace policies