Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, Spring, Kafka, CI/CD, Claude Code)

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

- 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)

- 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

- 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).