Lead Software Engineer – Back End, Java, Python, Go, REST, GraphQL, WAF, HTTP, AWS

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer designing and developing edge network security infrastructure solutions at Capital One. Collaborate across teams and leverage AI technology for innovative security solutions.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating edge network security infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation using Python and cloud services like AWS. Proven ability to collaborate across teams to implement security measures and compliance requirements effectively.

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Edge Network Security InfrastructurePython AutomationAWS Cloud ServicesAgile PracticesPeople Management

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaScalaGoNode.jsWAF PoliciesServerless ArchitecturesOpen Source FrameworksCloud ComputingInfrastructure-as-Code

Soft Skills

CollaborationIncident Response

Tools & Technologies

AWS LambdaApplication Load BalancersDynamoDBAI Coding AssistantsAI-Driven Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Threat IntelligenceCompliance RequirementsIncident ResponseCloud Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDynamoDBGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptNode.jsOpen SourcePythonScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate edge network security infrastructure including WAF rule sets, bot protection services, and traffic inspection pipelines.
Develop and maintain Python-based automation and tooling that manages WAF policies & infrastructure.
Build and maintain serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, Application Load Balancers, DynamoDB, and related AWS services.
Use AI coding assistants and AI-driven analysis tools to accelerate development.
Collaborate with security, product, and platform teams to translate threat intelligence and compliance requirements into deployable infrastructure-as-code.
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response for edge security events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js (preferred)
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, 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 (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).
Varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.