Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One

Richmond, VA, United States
Base: $179,400 - $204,700; bonus/equity: performan...
Nestjs
AWS
Java, javascript, python, sql, node, go
Lead from the front, balancing high-impact individual contribution with regular pair programming to ensure technical excellence across a modern stack of Angular, NestJS, and AWS

Job Summary

  • Lead from the front, balancing high-impact individual contribution with regular pair programming to ensure technical excellence across a modern stack of Angular, NestJS, and AWS.
  • Serve as the engineering engine behind our backend modernization and data governance initiatives—navigating a diverse ecosystem of legacy systems in Java, .NET, Go, and Python.
  • Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment.

Matching Summary

Lead from the front, balancing high-impact individual contribution with regular pair programming to ensure technical excellence across a modern stack of Angular, NestJS, and AWS.

Salary

Base: $179,400 - $204,700; Bonus/Equity: performance based incentive compensation; Benefits: comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NestJS
  • AWS
  • Java, Javascript, Python, SQL, Node, Go
  • Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • distributed microservices

Nice-to-have

  • pioneering in technology
  • solving complex business problems
  • fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive environment
  • staying on top of tech trends
  • mentoring other members of the engineering community

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience
  • At least 1 year experience with cloud computing
  • Master's Degree
  • 7+ years of experience in Java, Javascript, Python, Go, or Node.js
  • 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

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