Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack (Python, Typescript, React, AWS)
About the role
At Capital One you’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment solving complex business problems with technology. As a Lead Software Engineer in Risk Tech you’ll drive a major transformation into real-time, intelligent risk management powered by modern products and technical capabilities. Risk Tech is organized into two pillars: Risk Management Tech (RMT) builds frameworks and tools for monitoring risks, testing controls, and managing regulatory requirements; AML and Compliance Tech (ACT) ensures products are delivered ethically and in strict compliance with BSA/AML regulations and global laws. Architecture & Engineering Excellence teams bridge business strategy with technical execution and empower engineers to build better, more resilient systems—making Risk Tech a competitive advantage.
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 meet regulatory needs.
- Stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal and external technology communities, and mentor other engineers.
- Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences for millions of Americans.
- Utilize programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, Node.js, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go; open source RDBMS and NoSQL databases; container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 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).
Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Python, TypeScript, React.
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft 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 beyond basic code completion.
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration-related support for this position.