Lead Software Engineer

Capital One • Chicago, IL

421d • $187,700 - $214,200

About The Position

The Lead Software Engineer 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 through the development of distributed microservices and full-stack systems. The position emphasizes collaboration with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that enhance customer experiences, while also encouraging continuous learning and mentoring within the engineering community.

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 in Java, Scala, Python, 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.

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 programming languages and tools such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and AWS services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Financial benefits including performance-based incentives
• Support for total well-being
• Inclusive workplace environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree