Position Details

Salary $179K – $204K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 4+ years

Education Bachelor's Degree

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Lead backend software engineering initiatives for Capital One, focusing on distributed microservices, cloud-based solutions, and data processing to meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

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; Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions; Mentor engineering community; Evaluate/ coach code; Stay current with tech trends

Technical Overview

Stack includes Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala; Spark/EMR; Docker/Kubernetes; deployed on AWS/Azure/GCP with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL datastores.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-to-senior backend engineer with strong Java/Python/Scala/Node.js experience, 4+ years of software development, and hands-on cloud experience across AWS/GCP/Azure, capable of leading diverse projects in a regulated banking environment.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree4+ years of professional software engineering experience1+ year experience with cloud computing (AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's Degree7+ years of experience in JavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js2+ years of experience with AWSGCPAzureor another cloud service4+ years of experience in open source frameworks1+ years of people management experience2+ years of experience in Agile practices

Tools & Platforms

DockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformMicrosoft AzureSPARKEMROpen Source RDBMSNoSQL

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree4+ years of professional software engineering experience1+ year cloud computing (AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud)JavaSPARKEMRPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesAWSAmazon Web ServicesSPARKEMROpen Source RDBMSNoSQLdistributed microservices

Hard Skills

JavaSPARKEMRPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformOpen Source RDBMSNoSQLdistributed microservices

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptability

Industry & Role

Industry Banking

Job Function Lead backend software engineering initiatives in cloud-based, regulated banking environments

Role Subtype Backend Engineer

Tech Domains Java, Python, Node.js, SQL / PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Apache Spark

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None

Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Lead Software EngineerBack EndJavaSPARKEMRAWSAmazon Web ServicesPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQLdistributed microservicescloud computingmicroservices

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree required, 4+ years experience, Must be authorized to work in the US

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