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Capital One

Lead Software Engineer

richmond, VA

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About this opportunity

Capital One lists this Lead Software Engineer opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Join Capital One as a Lead Software Engineer. 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 large group of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who solve real problems and meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

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 that meet regulatory needs for the company.

Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.

Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment.

Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, open‑source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.

At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply).

At least 1 year of 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.

3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service.

4+ years of experience in open‑source frameworks.

1+ year of people‑management experience.

2+ years of experience in Agile practices.

Salary

Chicago, IL: $175,800 - $200,700

McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700

Richmond, VA: $175,800 - $200,700

Immigration Statement

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, TN, E‑2, E‑3, L‑1 and O‑1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

EEO Statement

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Accommodations

If you require accommodations to apply or participate in the interview process, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑800‑304‑9102 or email All information will be kept confidential and used only as needed to provide reasonable accommodations.

Contact & Support

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, email

Additional Notes

No agencies please.

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Worksite address

richmond, VA, 23214, US

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