Senior Lead Software Engineer, Android

Capital One

Senior Android engineer building Kotlin mobile applications for Capital One, an information-based banking technology company. Leading mobile delivery, platform development, and technical mentorship across agile engineering teams.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMcLean • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $229,900 - $262,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Android application development using Kotlin, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and team collaboration. Capable of mentoring team members and leading technical discussions to enhance mobile platform solutions.

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Android Application DevelopmentKotlin ProgrammingAgile MethodologiesMentoring Team MembersOpen Source Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Android DevelopmentKotlinSoftware EngineeringMobile TechnologiesThird-Party LibrariesPull Request ReviewTechnical LeadershipCreative Problem SolvingAgile PracticesInteractive AI Tooling

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingMentoringCommunicationTeam Feedback Incorporation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Mobile PlatformCustomer ExperienceEngineering Best PracticesDeveloper CommunitiesSoftware Development Life Cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSKotlinOpen SourceSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Android client code solutions aligned with Product Strategy and engineering best practices
Partner with Software Engineers, UX/UI, Quality Engineers, and Product Owners/Analysts to deliver high-performing customer experiences
Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure team commitments are delivered on time and with high quality
Advocate for the mobile platform through internal and external developer communities
Continue learning mobile technologies including Kotlin, Swift, and third-party libraries
Influence group discussions and incorporate broader team feedback
Mentor junior- to mid-level team members
Engage with developers across Android, iOS, APIs, Web, and other disciplines
Own and lead delivery of major components and platform needs with Senior Engineers and Architects
Share best practices and improve processes across sprint teams
Identify technical obstacles and develop creative solutions with the team
Review pull requests and ensure adherence to Kotlin and other language idioms
Provide SME-level leadership while leading technical development for a mobile development team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience; internship experience does not apply
At least 4 years of experience building Android applications
At least 3 years of experience with Kotlin
Master’s Degree preferred
7+ years of experience building Android applications preferred
4+ years of experience with Kotlin preferred
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks preferred
2+ years of experience with Agile practices preferred
1+ years of people management experience preferred
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion preferred
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top of the line MacBook Pros
Multiple high-end monitors
Necessary tooling to develop products with minimal friction
Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being