Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Full Stack Leader ( GraphQL

Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Full Stack People Leader (Graph

QL)

We are seeking a talented Senior Manager people leader to provide technical leadership and guidance in support of building out and scaling Graph

QL as a platform for the Enterprise. This is a high impact role for a technologist who can not only help design and implement scalable and performant Graph

QL solutions but also help guide strategy, mentor the team, and streamline development practices.

You will be a key player in shaping our technical roadmap, elevating our engineering talent, and fostering a culture of efficiency and quality.

• Technical Leadership:
  Guide the team on the technical vision and strategy for Graph
  
  QL, including schema design, API governance, performance, and security as well as guide the use of Graph in AI.
• Architectural Guidance:
  Lead the design and implementation of complex Graph
  
  QL systems, ensuring they are scalable and reliable. You'll provide expert architectural guidance to your team and others.
• Cross LOB Influence:
  Work with teams across the enterprise to develop solutions to meet their evolving needs and collaborate closely with partners in Card to build supporting platforms.
• Mentorship &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a technical expert and mentor, helping to guide engineers, improve their skills, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
  Partner closely with product managers and designers to translate business needs into technical solutions and align on project goals.
• Innovation & Research:
  Stay current with cutting edge industry trends and best practices in Graph
  
  QL, supporting AI using Graph and MCP, streamline developer experience. Evaluate and recommend new tools / approaches to enhance our capabilities.
• Problem Solving:
  Tackle complex technical challenges, providing hands‑on expertise to resolve critical issues and keep development on track.
• Quality & Standards:
  Help establish and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellence within our Graph
  
  QL services and Agile workflows.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
• At least 1 year 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, Angular or Go
• 3+yrs of experience with GraphQL
• 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

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

McLean, VA: $225,400 - $257,200 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering;
New York, NY: $245,900 - $280,600 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

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.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to