Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and guide a team of developers in creating distributed microservices and full-stack systems
• Collaborate with digital product managers to design and deliver robust cloud-based solutions for hyper-personalized consumer experiences
• Direct the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions using AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), and cloud infrastructure
• Leverage a diverse technical stack including Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go, alongside advanced AWS ecosystems
• Champion the growth of the engineering community through active mentorship and rigorous code reviews to ensure performant and maintainable solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience
• 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 Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, TypeScript, or SQL
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
• 4+ years of experience working with various open source frameworks
• 4+ years of experience leading technical direction and executing large-scale projects across multiple engineering teams
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
• Experience with big data ETL (Dataflow, AWS Glue, or Databricks)
• Experience utilizing Generative AI coding tools and advanced LLM capabilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive and inclusive health and financial benefits
• Performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and long-term incentives
• Support for total well-being including mental and physical health resources

About the Company

Capital One is a technology-driven financial institution focused on solving real problems and meeting real customer needs through innovation in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing.