Senior Software Engineer, Back End

Company Description

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Company Name: Capital One

Job Description
Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Senior Software Engineer, Back End

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer with a strong background in Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as expertise in Javascript and Python, to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications that run on the AWS platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop software applications using AWS services, Javascript, and Python
2. Develop scalable and resilient cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements
3. Build and maintain complex data pipelines and infrastructure using AWS services
4. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
6. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
7. Mentor junior developers and assist with their growth and development
8. Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
9. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in AWS, Javascript, and Python

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
2. 1+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
3. 3+ years of experience in open source frameworks
4. 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
5. 1+ years of experience with Snowflake
6. 1+ years of experience building monitoring dashboards on Splunk for operational intelligence and log management
7. AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate Certification

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $165,100 - $188,500 for Senior 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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.

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