New York, New York, United States · On-site
$197k–$246k/yr
Lead Software Engineer, Messaging Dispatch 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 env…
Skills: Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, AWS
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$197k–$246k/yr
Lead Software Engineer, Messaging Dispatch 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 env…
Skills: Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, AWS
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$154k–$208k/yr
Would you like to own driving AWS cloud computing adoption and solutions with Department of Energy Labs in the Western United States? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect to hel…
Skills: Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Security Compliance, Technical Presentation, Web Services Development
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Reston, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$99k–$168k/yr
ICF is seeking a Senior Scrum Master / Business Analyst to support a complex federal ServiceNow program with multiple workstreams and a fast-moving Agile delivery cadence. This role blends strong Scrum Master leadership …
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Software Reverse Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Work as part of a varied contract team supporting a DoD client. Apply the expertise required to perform in-depth technical evaluations of computer and network technologi…
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Fairfax, Virginia, United States · On-site
$79k–$163k/yr
Job Title: Test Automation Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: None * * * The …
Skills: Test Automation, Java, C/C++, Python, Kubernetes
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$94k–$198k/yr
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Skills: Java, Python, Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript
King George, Virginia, United States · On-site
$64k–$128k/yr
Job Title: Junior Software Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental U…
Skills: C++, C, Python, Batch, Java
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$142k–$208k/yr
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI …
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$245k–$335k/yr
Distinguished Engineer (Remote - Eligible) As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside …
Skills: Software Engineering, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$104k–$166k/yr
Responsibilities Shape the Future of Aviation with Peraton Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Tech…
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Springfield, Virginia, United States · On-site
$124k–$161k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastr…
Skills: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, System Troubleshooting
Denver, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$63k–$130k/yr
Job Title: Test and Integration Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of T…
Skills: Software Testing, Quality Assurance, DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
$113k–$257k/yr
AI Integration Engineer The Opportunity: As an AI Engineer, you will integrate AI-enabled capabilities into existing software systems by connecting models, inference endpoints, and orchestration components to production …
Skills: Python, API Integration, LLM Integration, Distributed Systems, HTTP API Design
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$101k–$127k/yr
Senior Associate, Product Management - Document Intelligence & Ontology Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires reimagining the status quo, finding value creation opportunities, and dr…
Skills: Product Management, Information Architecture, Ontology, Knowledge Graph, Data Strategy
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$101k–$127k/yr
Senior Associate, Product Management - Machine Learning and AI Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires reimagining the status quo, finding value creation opportunities, and driving inn…
Skills: Product Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agile Delivery
Fairfax, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$135k–$150k/yr
Clearance Required: Public Trust US Citizenship: Required About One Dynamic One Dynamic is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Fairfax, VA, specializing in digital transformation, cl…
Skills: Aws, Amazon Emr, Apache Spark, Opensearch, Kubernetes
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Full-Stack Linux Cyber Application Developer, Lead The Opportunity: As a full-stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance …
Skills: Python, JavaScript, Linux, Agile Methodology, Full-Stack Development
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Lead a portfolio of technology projects and guide a team of developers in building scalable, cloud-based omnichannel messaging platforms. Direct the design and implementation of technical solutions utilizing AI, LLMs, and modern cloud infrastructure to enhance customer experiences.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of professional software engineering experience, including 1 year of cloud computing experience. Preferred candidates possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in Java, Python, Go, and leading large-scale engineering projects.
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 big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Back End Software Engineer who is passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and building intelligent solutions with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
The Marketing and Messaging organization focuses on engineering hyper-personalized, high-impact consumer experiences across omnichannel platforms. The team builds scalable platforms that deliver omnichannel messages to customers and prospects.
Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and guide a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions
Collaborate with digital product managers to design and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful, personalized experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
Direct the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions using AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), and cloud infrastructure, ensuring sound data design practices are applied
Leverage a diverse technical stack including Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go, alongside modern cloud infrastructure, and advanced AWS ecosystems to deliver high-performance software solutions
Champion the growth of our engineering community through active mentorship, while driving excellence in delivery by conducting rigorous code reviews to ensure technical solutions are performant and maintainable
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)
Master’s Degree
7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, TypeScript, or SQL
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
4+ years of experience working with various open source frameworks
4+ years of experience leading technical direction and executing large scale projects across multiple engineering teams
2+ years of experience in Agile practices
1+ years of experience working with big data ETL using Dataflow, AWS Glue or Databricks
1+ years of experience utilizing Generative AI coding tools and advanced LLM capabilities (such as Claude Code) to enhance engineering productivity
1+ years of experience in prompt engineering or developing features enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
Experience utilizing advanced AI tooling and LLM capabilities to drive engineering productivity and innovation
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).
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: $197,300 - $225,100 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. 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. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
At Capital One, we're making things better for our customers and associates through innovation and collaboration. We were founded on the belief that everyone deserves financial freedom—and are dedicated to a world where all have equal opportunity to prosper. Banking is in our DNA, but we are so much more than a bank. We always think about what’s next—and how we can bring our customers the tools needed to improve their financial lives. Your ideas, experiences and skills will help make banking better. You’ll be part of a supportive culture while earning amazing benefits. That’s life at Capital One. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. View our Social Media Community Guidelines https://www.capitalone.com/digital/social-media/
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