Capital One Financial Corporation

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Programming Language Excellence Center) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Capital One Financial Corporation$229K — $262K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience (excluding internship)
  • 1+ year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Preferred Master’s degree
  • 9+ years of experience with at least one primary programming language
  • 4+ years of experience with cloud services
  • 1+ year of people management experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical strategy for the Programming Language Excellence Center (PLEC)
  • Define architecture and standards for observability and foundational tooling
  • Lead design of foundational language infrastructure
  • Drive modern build strategies and standardize package management
  • Mentor PLEC engineers and cultivate technical excellence
  • Participate in technology communities and stay updated on tech trends
  • Collaborate with product managers to develop cloud-based solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Programming Language Excellence Center) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

What You'll Do
  • Drive PLEC Technical Strategy: Set the architectural direction and make critical technical decisions regarding observability and infrastructure enablement across all programming languages.
  • Elevate Observability & Automate Standard: Define the architecture and standards for language foundational tooling and analytics, centralized visibility into language usage and adherence to technical standards of excellence. Implementing automated mechanisms to provide immediate, actionable feedback on code health and quality, making secure and compliant development the easiest path for all engineers.
  • Architect Language Infrastructure & Supply Chain: Lead the design and implementation of foundational language infrastructure, focusing on the strategic modernization of CI images and the definition of secure, standardized "Golden Images" and distroless runtime images.
  • Modernize Build Infrastructure: Drive the evolution of build strategies, including the standardization of package management and the strategic refactoring of language-specific build logic into modern CI/CD platforms.
  • Cultivate Technical Excellence: Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring and guiding PLEC Core engineers and collaborating with Language Communities of Practice (CoPs) to elevate engineering practices, fostering the inner-sourcing of common components.
  • Share your passion: 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.
  • 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 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
  • 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go
  • 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft 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


Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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.

McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer

Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. 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.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Chevy Chase Bank is the greater Washington region's largest locally-owned banking institution providing a complete array of financial products and services to consumers and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has approximately 250 branches and over 1,000 ATMs, more than anyone else in the greater Washington market. Chevy Chase Bank currently has over $16 billion in assets and services over 1 million customers. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com.

Capital One Financial Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Capital One Financial Corporation, a leader in the financial services industry, where innovation meets purpose-driven leadership. As one of the most forward-thinking companies in banking, Capital One is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career with a myriad of job opportunities in various fields.

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For those starting their journey, Capital One offers enriching internship programs that provide a glimpse into the culture and work ethic that drives our success. Interns gain hands-on experience, valuable insights, and the opportunity to network with leaders across the company. For seasoned professionals, we offer positions that challenge your expertise while encouraging balance and innovation.

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Learn more about Capital One Financial Corporation
Size
51,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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