Senior Lead Software Engineer; Golang, Python, AWS

Senior Lead Software Engineer (Golang, Python, AWS)

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 team 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. Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal and external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code.

Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. You will utilize programming languages such as 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 6 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)
• At least 4 years of people‑management experience

• Master’s Degree
• 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following:
  JavaScript, 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
• 7+ years of people‑management experience
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

McLean, VA: $229,900 – $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
Richmond, VA: $209,000 – $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
This role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTI).

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being.

We expect to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EEO, including disability/veteran), committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace.