Lead Software Engineer, Python, AWS

Capital One

full-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $211,000 - $240,800 per year

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About the role

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers to meet regulatory needs
Build and oversee distributed microservices and full stack systems
Collaborate with digital product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud-based solutions
Deliver AWS-powered solutions that drive customer experiences for millions of Americans
Mentor other members of the engineering community and provide people leadership
Stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, and participate in internal & external technology communities
Utilize programming languages and technologies (JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, RDBMS/NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS) to design and implement solutions
Drive a major transformation within Capital One and share technical direction with stakeholders

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience with distributed microservices and full stack systems
Proficiency or experience with JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go
Experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases
Experience with Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with a variety of AWS tools and services
Preferred: Master’s Degree
Preferred: 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
Preferred: 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
Preferred: 1+ years of people management experience
Preferred: 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Note: Internship experience does not apply toward experience requirements
Note: Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration related support for this position

Benefits

Performance-based incentive compensation (cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI))
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

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