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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, Spring, Kafka, CI/CD, Claude Code) - **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $197,300.0 - $225,100.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Flow Control, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AWS Glue, Apache Kafka, Databricks, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CCCE5D18589F46CC835CA832BE164F7E/job/ ## About the Role * 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). ## Description Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, Spring, Kafka, CI/CD, Claude Code) 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 Team: 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. What You'll Do: * 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 ## Related Videos - [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) ## Related Articles - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? 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