Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack – Java, Scala, AWS

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer developing a messaging platform for Capital One Travel products. Driving technology projects and collaborating with product managers to enhance user experience.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,300 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptNode.jsOpen SourcePythonScalaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers
Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends and experimenting with new technologies
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions
Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 4 years of experience in software engineering
At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
7+ years of experience in Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js (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 (preferred)
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options
Professional development opportunities
Performance-based incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalacloud computingopen source frameworksAgile practicesinteractive AI tooling

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationteam managementpassion for technology

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree