Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Global Payment Network)

About the role

Capital One is looking for Senior Lead Full‑Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. In this role you will lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers, stay on top of tech trends, mentor the engineering community, and occasionally write or evaluate code. You will collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that empower millions of Americans financially.

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 technology trends, experiment with new tools, participate in internal and external tech communities, mentor engineers, and occasionally code or evaluate code.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that drive powerful experiences for customers.
• Utilize programming languages and technologies such as JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, open‑source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply).
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service.
• 4+ years of experience in open‑source frameworks.
• 1+ year of people‑management experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity beyond basic code completion.

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

Compensation

• Houston, TX: $209,000 – $238,500
• McLean, VA: $229,900 – $262,400
• Plano, TX: $209,000 – $238,500
• Riverwoods, IL: $209,000 – $238,500

Candidates hired in other locations will receive the pay range applicable to that location. The role is eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTI), discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Financial benefits.
• Additional benefits supporting total well‑being.