Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End

About the role

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of back‑end systems that support real‑time fraud detection and critical decisioning workloads. You will lead a portfolio of technology projects, mentor engineers, and deliver cloud‑based solutions that empower millions of customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers building distributed microservices and full‑stack systems for regulatory and fraud‑detection needs.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to design and implement robust cloud solutions on AWS and other platforms.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, contribute to internal and external tech communities, and occasionally write or review code.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Minimum 1 year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• People‑management experience and familiarity with Agile practices.

Required skills

• Programming languages: Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala.
• Big‑data tools: Apache Spark, Apache Splink.
• Databases: Open‑source RDBMS, NoSQL databases.
• Container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $234,700 – $267,900 per year (US).
• Performance‑based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and long‑term incentives.
• Comprehensive health, financial and wellbeing benefits.