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Lead Software Engineer, Backend (AI Infrastructure & Tooling)

at Capital One Financial

📍 Plano, TX Unknown 💰 $179K – $204K USD / year Posted March 27, 2026
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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

This role involves leading backend development projects, creating distributed microservices, and deploying AI infrastructure in a cloud environment. The engineer will oversee technical teams and ensure scalable, secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead backend projects
  • Develop microservices
  • Deploy AI tools
  • Manage cloud infrastructure
  • Mentor team members

Technical Overview

Stack includes Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Focus on backend microservices, AI deployment, and cloud infrastructure management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a lead software engineer with 4+ years of experience in backend development, proficient in Java, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. They should have experience with open source frameworks, AI agents, and team leadership.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's DegreeAt least 4 years of software engineering experienceexperience with cloud computing (AWSAzureGCP)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's Degree7+ years in JavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js2+ years with cloud services4+ years in open source frameworksexperience with AI agents (LangChainCrewAIAutoGPT)people managementAgile practices

Tools & Platforms

DockerKubernetesAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesAWSAzureGCP

Hard Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetesAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationmentoringadaptability

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Backend software engineering and AI infrastructure deployment
Role Subtype Backend Engineer
Tech Domains Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

backend engineersoftware engineerJavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesAWSAzureGCPcloud computingAI agentsAutoGPTLangChainCrewAIopen source frameworksleadershipmentoringagileAI

Deal Breakers

Less than 4 years of experience, No cloud experience, No experience with AI agents, Lack of leadership or mentoring experience

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