Lead Software Engineer

Capital One has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for this opening. Apply via iHireTechnology today Lead Software Engineer, Back End (TAL, CED Management Systems) - Global Payment Network. 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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One. About the Team The Lead Software Engineer / Principal Connex Environment Database Engineer holds a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Connex Environment Database within the HPE NonStop Connex Switch platforms. This position requires a comprehensive mastery of CED management systems, extensive familiarity with HPE NonStop infrastructure, and a deep understanding of Debit Card Transaction processing within the Connex Switch application suite. The incumbent will champion best practices in data integrity, security, and performance optimization, ensuring business continuity across all Connex production and test environments. The candidate will join a team that supports over 400 changes each month, including vetting change requests from partners, keying in the changes to CED, peer review, functional testing, regression and deployment. 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, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code. 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 Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, 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 professional software engineering experience (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, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js 1+ years of experience with TAL, pTAL and TACL 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 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). Chicago, IL: $179,400 - $204,700; Houston, TX: $179,400 - $204,700; McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100; Riverwoods, IL: $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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