Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack ( Cloud Native, Microservices & AWS) ( Enterprise Platforms Technology)

About the Role

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. As a Lead Software Engineer within Enterprise Platforms Technology (EPTech), you’ll drive a major transformation by leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects. The Developer Experience team focuses on building internal tools and platforms—such as Claude Code integrations, skills marketplaces, and AI-powered workflows—that empower engineers to work faster, smarter, and more effectively across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems to create solutions that meet regulatory needs.
• Share your passion for tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust, cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences for millions of customers.
• Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, and Python, along with open-source RDBMS, NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience (internships excluded).
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 7+ years of experience in Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• 4+ years of experience with open-source frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS.
• 2+ years of experience with Docker.
• 2+ years of experience with Claude Code, GitHub, or Copilot.
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity beyond basic code completion.

Pay

The annual salary ranges for this role by location are:

• McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100
• New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600
• Plano, TX: $179,400 - $204,700
• Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700

Candidates in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with their area. This role is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

Benefits

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