Lead Software Engineer, Global Network

Lead Software Engineer, Global Payment Network

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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. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies.

As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

• Partner with Sr. Product Owner(s) to develop product vision and strategy and align product vision with technology strategy
• Independently oversee the design process for an application
• Coach other engineers to develop product quality strategy including nonfunctional requirements, such as reliability, availability, and security
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business processes and technical building blocks
• Train others in solution design patterns
• Coach internal technology communities and actively research and learn modern technologies and patterns
• Create and maintain big-picture design view of product portfolio
• Design and document solutions that meet business needs
• Conduct feasibility analysis, product comparison, capability mapping, and high level project estimations
• Apply architecture development processes to align with organization requirements
• Create requirements and architectural specifications, functionality, and integration with new and existing systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

• 8+ Years of experience with Software Development, Software Engineering, or Technical Architecture
• Experience in architecture and design for debit card transaction processing applications and banking industry payment networks
• Experience with ISO
  8583 message formats
• Experience building high performing, scalable systems that adapt and grow to customer needs
• Understanding of technology evaluation process
• Experience with modern development practices such as CI/CD, Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), and microservices
• Knowledge of API, Application integration patterns

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700 for Lead Software Engineer

Riverwoods, IL: $175,800 - $200,700 for Lead Software Engineer

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. 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 applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law;
San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ;
New York City’s Fair Chance Act;
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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