✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Senior Software Engineer, Back End

at Capital One Financial

📍 McLean, VA Unknown 💰 $161K – $184K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $161K – $184K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 3-5 years
Education Bachelor's Degree
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing backend solutions using Java, Python, and other languages, leveraging AWS cloud services, and working with container orchestration tools to deliver scalable, reliable software products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend systems
  • Implement cloud solutions on AWS
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Optimize application performance
  • Maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure

Technical Overview

Focuses on backend software engineering with Java, Python, SQL, and Node.js, deploying on AWS with Docker and Kubernetes, emphasizing open source frameworks and Agile development.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with at least 3 years of experience in Java, Python, or Scala, and hands-on experience with AWS and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. They should be familiar with open source frameworks and Agile practices, contributing to scalable cloud-based solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Experience with JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoor ScalaExperience with AWSGCPAzureor other cloud servicesExperience with open source frameworksExperience in Agile practicesBachelor's Degree

Nice-to-Have Skills

5+ years of experience in JavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js1+ years of experience with cloud services (AWSGCPAzure)3+ years of experience in open source frameworks2+ years of Agile experience

Tools & Platforms

AWSAmazon Web ServicesDockerKubernetesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databases

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSDockerKubernetesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databases

Hard Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSAmazon Web ServicesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationAdaptability

Certifications

Preferred

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Solutions Architect - Associate

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Technology
Job Function Backend software engineering for cloud-based applications
Role Subtype Backend Developer
Tech Domains Java, Python, SQL / PostgreSQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaAWSAmazon Web ServicesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetesAgileCloud servicesGCPAzure

Deal Breakers

Lack of cloud experience, No experience with AWS or container tools, No experience with open source frameworks, No Agile methodology experience

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