Lead Software Engineer, Back End, Python, AWS

Capital One

full-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: Richmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $175,800 - $220,700 per year

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About the role

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
Be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One

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
Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Experience with programming languages and tools: Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala; Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases; Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; a variety of AWS tools and services
Work authorization: At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Benefits

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require an accommodation (contact RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com).

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