Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript) - Navigator Platform
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 Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
About the Team: Strategic Vision: Revolutionizing Digital Car Retail and Dealer Connectivity
Our overarching strategic objective is to cement our position as the premier enabler of digital retailing in the automotive sector. This endeavor is centered on developing and deploying the industry's most advanced, user-centric tools for car buyers, thereby creating seamless, intelligent connections between these consumers and our network of valued dealers. The ultimate measure of our success is to become the undisputed number one lead provider in the market, driving unparalleled volume and quality of qualified leads directly to our dealer partners. This focus ensures not only a superior buying experience for the customer but also significant, measurable growth for the dealerships leveraging our platform.
Technology and Infrastructure: A Modern, Agile Stack
We embrace a philosophy of technological pragmatism and agility, meaning we are not constrained or bound to any single, rigid technology platform or framework. Our current, highly effective technology stack is built on a foundation of modern, industry-leading tools and languages designed for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Programming Languages: Our core development is executed using Typescript for robust, scalable frontend and backend applications, and NodeJS for high-performance, asynchronous server-side development. Additionally, we leverage Java for specific enterprise-grade services and backend processing where its stability and ecosystem offer distinct advantages.
Cloud Infrastructure: All our applications and services are hosted and managed on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic choice provides us with unparalleled elasticity, security, global reach, and a vast suite of managed services, ensuring our platform can handle rapid growth and maintain the highest levels of availability and data protection.
This blended, modern approach allows us to rapidly innovate, integrate new features, and scale our operations dynamically to meet the evolving demands of the digital retail landscape.
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
- 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 4 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
- 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Javascript, TypeScript, SQL, Node.js, React, SolidJS
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, 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
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.
Plano, TX: $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. 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.
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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).
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