Senior 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 Senior Lead Software Engineer in Risk Tech you’ll drive a major transformation into a real-time, intelligent discipline 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 and technical execution through a customer-centric, domain-oriented lens, empowering engineers to build better, more resilient systems every day.

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, mentor other engineers, and from time to time code or evaluate code
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences for millions of Americans

Technologies you will use

• Languages: JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go
• Databases: Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases
• Orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud: A variety of AWS tools and services

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 9+ years of experience in at least one of Python, TypeScript, React
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
• 4+ years of experience with 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

Pay

• Cambridge, MA: $229,900 – $262,400
• McLean, VA: $229,900 – $262,400
• New York, NY: $250,800 – $286,200
• Richmond, VA: $209,000 – $238,500

This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Details are available at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.