Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Test Automation, Python, AWS)
In this role, you will join a team responsible for the end-to-end testing of all Capital One credit card technology applications and their partner integrations. We are seeking a candidate with strong Software Engineering skills to design, execute, and extend automated testing capabilities across complex, integrated systems, including previously non-automated areas. You will partner closely with Engineers and Product Owners across teams to understand desired application capabilities, develop detailed test strategies, and support technical solutions across a full-stack environment. Beyond writing automated test cases for business-critical requirements, you will manage test execution between external partners, third-party vendors, and internal teams, while assisting with test data conditioning. Ultimately, your expertise will help continuously elevate testing maturity and best practices across our entire platform.
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 help 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, 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
- Utilize programming languages like 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
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree
- At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (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: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
- 3+ years of experience in functional end-to-end testing, system testing, batch processing, user acceptance testing, regression, and test automation using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or another test automation tool
- 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
- 1+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Software Engineer
McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer
Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Software Engineer
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
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.
