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Capital One

Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java/AWS)

Richmond, VA

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java/AWS)

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

We're looking for a Manager - Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Card Architecture team who is passionate about marrying architecture best practices with emerging technologies!

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What You'll Do:

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in full stack systems to create automation tools to support the Card Architecture team aligned with leading standards and practices including tooling solutions for Content Management, SDLC, DevOps, reporting, etc.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, conduct proof of concepts and recommend tooling / enablement solutions for specific business requirements
  • Translate and tie business and technical requirements with solution and business architectures to achieve Card Architecture team's objectives
  • Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
  • Lead automation of Non-Functional Requirements testing such as Capacity, Saturation, Resilience, etc.
  • Lead the technical design and implementation for the team which usually includes technologies such as:

    • Python, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, PostgreSQL, Presto SQL, Snowflake SQL, Confluence, JIRA
    • Amazon Web Services (Security Groups, Batch, Lambda, S3, ECS, EC2, ALB, RDS, IAM, SNS, Fargate, ElastiCache, Redis)
  • Work within and across multiple teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies
  • Develop and review high level and functional designs for new and existing tools and solutions in a way that conserves or improves on existing functionality and performance, without impacting compliance
  • Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers on your team
  • Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
  • Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
  • At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree
  • 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering or solution architecture
  • 7+ years experience designing and building enterprise platform solutions
  • 7+ years of experience with Agile software development
  • 5+ years of experience with enterprise architecture and design patterns
  • 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
  • 3+ years of people management experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Plano, TX, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R179493
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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