✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Lead Software Engineer, Back End

at Capital One Financial

📍 Richmond, VA Unknown 💰 $179K – $204K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $179K – $204K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree
Category Software Engineering

This role involves leading backend development and data governance initiatives within Capital One’s financial systems, focusing on cloud-native microservices and scalable architectures.

  • Lead backend development
  • Implement data governance policies
  • Modernize legacy systems
  • Support cloud infrastructure
  • Mentor engineering teams

The technical environment includes Java, Javascript, Python, Go, Node.js, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and data governance frameworks, supporting enterprise financial applications.

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with extensive experience in Java, Javascript, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. They have strong expertise in microservices, data governance, and distributed systems, with leadership capabilities.

JavaJavascriptPythonAWSMicroservices
GCPAzureKubernetesDockerData Governance
AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesJira
JavaJavascriptPythonGoNode.jsAWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesMicroservicesFull StackData GovernanceDistributed SystemsCloud Solutions
JavaJavascriptPythonGoNode.jsAWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesMicroservicesFull StackData GovernanceDistributed SystemsCloud Solutions
LeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationMentoring

Preferred

AWS Solutions Architect - AssociateCertified Kubernetes Administrator
Industry Banking/Financial Services
Job Function Lead backend and data governance initiatives in a cloud environment
Role Subtype Software Engineer
Tech Domains Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, Javascript, Python, Angular, NestJS
JavaJavascriptPythonGoNode.jsAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGCPDockerKubernetesMicroservicesFull StackData GovernanceDistributed SystemsCloud Solutions

Less than 4 years of experience, No experience with cloud platforms or microservices, Lack of leadership or mentoring experience

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