Lead Software Engineer, BackEnd (Java, Scala, AWS)
About the role
The Lead Software Engineer, BackEnd (Java, Scala, AWS) role at Capital One is aimed at individuals passionate about building and pioneering in the technology space. This role involves leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems. The role also includes sharing knowledge about tech trends, collaborating with digital product managers, and delivering robust cloud-based solutions.
Responsibilities
- 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 & 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
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
Requirements
- 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)
Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
- 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
- 1+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Benefits
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).
Pay
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Schedule
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 4901-4920; 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.
Contact
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Additional Information
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Job ID
R243834
Posted Date
06/04/2026
Primary Address
New York, New York | McLean, Virginia
Category
Engineering
Experience Level
Manager
Location
New York, New York | McLean, Virginia
Company
Capital One
Job Title
Lead Software Engineer, BackEnd (Java, Scala, AWS)
Skills
- Java
- Scala
- AWS
Benefits
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
Pay Range
McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer
Application Instructions
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet)
Drug-Free Workplace
Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.
Recruiting Process
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Third-Party Products and Services
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Entity
Capital One