Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack, Java, Python, SRE, AWS, AI

Capital One

Lead software engineer developing resilient cloud infrastructure and full-stack systems for Capital One, an information-based banking technology company. Leading technology projects, mentoring engineers, and delivering AWS solutions for millions of customers.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timePlano • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

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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 and full-stack development. Proficient in Java, Python, and AWS, with a commitment to mentoring and collaboration within engineering communities.

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Cloud ComputingJava DevelopmentPython DevelopmentAWS Tools and ServicesAgile Practices

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringMicroservicesFull-Stack DevelopmentOpen-Source FrameworksInteractive AI Tooling

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesHTML/CSSRDBMSNoSQL Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceTechnology TrendsCloud Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonRDBMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
Stay current on technology trends and experiment with and learn new technologies
Participate in internal and external technology communities
Mentor other members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers
Deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences
Use Java, HTML/CSS, Python, open-source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and 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 of experience with cloud computing, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
Preferred: Master’s Degree
Preferred: 7+ years of experience in Java or Python
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with open-source frameworks
Preferred: 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
Applicants requiring new employment authorization sponsorship or other immigration-related support are not eligible; Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant
Ability to work in one of the listed locations: Plano, TX; McLean, VA; or Richmond, VA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants who require it