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# Lead Software Engineer, Salesforce

- **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $179,400.0 - $204,700.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, SQL and Java (SQLJ), TypeScript, Web Services, Apex Code, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Visualforce, AngularJS, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Restful APIs, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.capitalonecareers.com/job/mclean/lead-software-engineer-salesforce/1732/97924212688

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree
 * At least 4 years of experience in Software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
 * At least 4 years of experience in Salesforce
 * At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Master's Degree
 * Salesforce Certified Developer or Salesforce Certified Administrator certification
 * 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Salesforce development with Apex, Native, VisualForce, Lightning framework, SOQL
 * 5+ years of Python
 * 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
 * Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

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, or another type of work authorization).

## Description

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 Salesforce Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

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
 * 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 coding languages like Python, JavaScript (Angular, React, Node), HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL and Java, Salesforce development with Apex, Native, VisualForce, Lightning framework, SOQL, REST & SOAP APIs, and RESTful web services


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