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Lead Software Engineer - Backend at Capital One

Compensation

$179,400 – $225,100/yr

Location
McLean, Virginia · Chicago, Illinois
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

Capital One is hiring a Lead Software Engineer - Backend to lead a portfolio of technology projects and a team of developers, focusing on distributed microservices, full-stack systems, regulatory solutions, cloud-based products, and emerging technologies. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least four years of professional software engineering experience, and at least one year of cloud computing experience. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, extensive experience with Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js, cloud and open-source experience, people management, Agile practices, and advanced AI tooling. The position is available for applications for at least five business days and offers full-time annual salaries of $179,400–$204,700 in Chicago, Illinois, and $197,300–$225,100 in McLean, Virginia.

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