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Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back End – Golang, Java, AWS

Summary

Lead backend engineering for cloud-based financial systems, building microservices in Java/Go and mentoring engineers while collaborating with product teams.


  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers

  • Create solutions that meet regulatory needs for Capital One

  • Build distributed microservices and full-stack systems

  • Stay current with technology trends and experiment with new technologies

  • Participate in internal and external technology communities

  • Mentor members of the engineering community

  • Code or evaluate code as needed

  • Collaborate with digital product managers

  • Deliver robust cloud-based solutions that support financial empowerment experiences

  • Use Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala, open-source databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools and services


Requirements



  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience; internship experience does not apply

  • At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

  • Master’s Degree preferred

  • 9+ years of experience in Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js preferred

  • 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service preferred

  • 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks preferred

  • 1+ years of people management experience preferred

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices preferred

  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion preferred

  • Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization


Core Competencies


Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects and teams, with a strong focus on building cloud-based solutions using Java, Python, and AWS. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate effectively with product managers in an Agile environment.


Highest-signal resume keywords



  • Cloud Computing

  • Java Development

  • AWS Services

  • Microservices Architecture

  • People Management


ATS Optimization Keywords


Hard Skills



  • Java

  • Python

  • SQL

  • Node.js

  • Go

  • Scala

  • Open-Source Frameworks

  • Agile Practices

  • Cloud Services

  • Interactive AI Tooling


Soft Skills



  • Mentoring

  • Collaboration

  • Leadership


Certifications & Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Master’s Degree Preferred


Industry Keywords



  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Financial Empowerment

  • Technology Trends

  • Engineering Community


Tools & Technologies



  • Docker

  • Kubernetes

  • AWS

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Google Cloud

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