Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack – Cyber

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer creating solutions at Capital One. Driving a major transformation within Capital One through diverse technology projects and cloud-based solutions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMcLean • New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects and teams, with a strong focus on cloud computing, programming languages, and open source frameworks. Proven ability to mentor and collaborate effectively while driving innovative solutions that meet regulatory needs.

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Cloud Computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, GoOpen Source FrameworksAgile PracticesPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDistributed MicroservicesFull Stack SystemsContainer Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Interactive AI Tooling

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationPassion for Technology Trends

Tools & Technologies

AWS Tools and ServicesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Regulatory NeedsFinancial Empowerment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRDBMSSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
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 (preferred)
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, including 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