Lead Software Engineer, Back End; Java, JavaScript, Python, Go Kafka, CI​/CD, Claude Code

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, Spring, Kafka, CI/CD, Claude Code)

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 a highly skilled and visionary Lead Back End Software Engineer who is passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and building intelligent solutions with emerging technologies.

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

The Marketing and Messaging organization focuses on engineering hyper-personalized, high-impact consumer experiences across omnichannel platforms. The team builds scalable platforms that deliver omnichannel messages to customers and prospects.

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and guide a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions

• Collaborate with digital product managers to design and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful, personalized experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment

• Direct the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions using AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), and cloud infrastructure, ensuring sound data design practices are applied

• Leverage a diverse technical stack including Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go, alongside modern cloud infrastructure, and advanced AWS ecosystems to deliver high-performance software solutions

• Champion the growth of our engineering community through active mentorship, while driving excellence in delivery by conducting rigorous code reviews to ensure technical solutions are performant and maintainable

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)

• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

• Master’s Degree

• 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following:
  Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, Type Script, or SQL

• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

• 4+ years of experience working with various open source frameworks

• 4+ years of experience leading technical direction and executing large scale projects across multiple engineering teams

• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

• 1+ years of experience working with big data ETL using Dataflow, AWS Glue or Databricks

• 1+ years of experience utilizing Generative AI coding tools and advanced LLM capabilities (such as Claude Code) to enhance engineering productivity

• 1+ years of experience in prompt engineering or developing features enhanced by Artificial Intelligence

• Experience utilizing advanced AI tooling and LLM capabilities to drive engineering productivity and innovation

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: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer

New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead Software Engineer

Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Software Engineer

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual…