Senior Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack (Python, Typescript, React, AWS)
About the Role
Capital One is seeking Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One. Risk Tech is responsible for transforming risk management into a real time, intelligent discipline powered by modern products and technical capabilities. Our mission is divided into two primary functional pillars: Risk Management Tech (RMT), which develops the frameworks and tools for monitoring risks, testing controls, and managing regulatory requirements; and AML and Compliance Tech (ACT), which ensures our products are delivered ethically and in strict compliance with BSA/AML regulations and global laws. Reinforcing these pillars are our commitment to Architecture & Engineering Excellence. Our Architecture team bridges the gap between business strategy and technical execution through a customer centric, domain oriented lens, while our Engineering Excellence team empowers our talent to build better, more resilient systems every day. Together, we ensure that Risk Tech isn't just a safeguard - it's a competitive advantage.
What You'll Do
- 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 JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Python, Typescript, React
- 4+ 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, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Pay
- Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter
- This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Benefits
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
Schedule
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.