Capital One is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to lead a portfolio of backend technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems. You will deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive user experiences and help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, staying current with technology trends, participating in internal and external technology communities, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver solutions that meet regulatory requirements. Technologies include Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services. Basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of professional software engineering experience; at least 1 year of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Preferred: Master's degree; 7+ years in Java/Scala/Python/Go/Node.js; 2+ years in cloud services; 4+ years in open-source frameworks; 1+ year of people management; 2+ years in Agile practices; experience leveraging interactive AI tooling. The role is on-site in McLean, VA or New York, NY. Salaries listed by location: McLean, VA range $197,300 - $225,100; New York, NY range $215,200 - $245,600. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer; no immigration sponsorship is offered for this role. Capital One does not endorse third-party products or services and may have multiple entities for different regions.
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Capital One is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to lead a portfolio of backend technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems. You will deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive user experiences and help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, staying current with technology trends, participating in internal and external technology communities, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver solutions that meet regulatory requirements. Technologies include Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services. Basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of professional software engineering experience; at least 1 year of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Preferred: Master's degree; 7+ years in Java/Scala/Python/Go/Node.js; 2+ years in cloud services; 4+ years in open-source frameworks; 1+ year of people management; 2+ years in Agile practices; experience leveraging interactive AI tooling. The role is on-site in McLean, VA or New York, NY. Salaries listed by location: McLean, VA range $197,300 - $225,100; New York, NY range $215,200 - $245,600. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer; no immigration sponsorship is offered for this role. Capital One does not endorse third-party products or services and may have multiple entities for different regions.
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