Lead Software Engineer

Role: Lead Software Engineer (Python, TypeScript, AWS)
Location: McLean, VA (Onsite)
Salary: $197300.00 - $225100.00 per yearly
Role Type: Fulltime

Job Description


Lead Software Engineer (Python, TypeScript, AWS)


Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.


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 Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, 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 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)


At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)


Preferred Qualifications:


Master's Degree


7+ years of experience with Python


2+ years of experience with TypeScript


2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, 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