Lead Software Engineer, Front End; Tech Lead

Lead Software Engineer, Front End (Tech Lead)

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 solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies.

• 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.
• Perform software development on front‑end applications leveraging a test‑driven development pattern.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal and external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.
• Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment.
• Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, Type Script, SQL, Python, and Go; open source RDBMS and No
  
  SQL databases; container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 4 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.
• 7 years of experience in at least one of the following:
  JavaScript, React, Angular, Node, Java, Type Script, SQL, Python, or Go.
• 3 years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service.
• 4 years of experience in open source frameworks.
• 1 year of people management experience.
• 2 years of experience in Agile practices.

Salary range for this role in McLean, VA: $193,400 – $220,700 for Lead Software Engineer. Compensation may include performance‑based incentive compensation.

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.