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# Senior Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-lead-software-engineer-richmond-va-usa-58868318

## About the Role

aaao_ to internal/external tech communities * Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making Tasks * Bachelor's Degree in any field * 6+ years of software engineering experience * 1+ year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Key requirements * comprehensive health benefits * financial benefits * inclusive culture * incentive compensation opportunities * potential long-term incentives * career development support

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at Capital One, you will drive a portfolio of complex, distributed microservices and full-stack initiatives that meet regulatory requirements while delivering cloud-based experiences. You will mentor engineers, stay ahead of tech trends, and collaborate with product managers to empower millions of Americans with better financial tools. This role blends hands-on coding with strategic leadership to shape a major transformation across the company. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and impact. Compensation / Benefits * Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a skilled development team * Mentor engineers and participate in code evaluation when needed * Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions * Develop and maintain full-stack and distributed systems with a focus on regulatory compliance * Stay current with technology trends and contribute to internal/external tech communities * Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making Tasks * Bachelor's Degree in any field * 6+ years of software engineering experience * 1+ year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Key requirements * comprehensive health benefits * financial benefits * inclusive culture * incentive compensation opportunities * potential long-term incentives * career development support


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