? (Urgent Search) Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Java & AWS) ( Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Company: Capital One
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Java & AWS) ( Enterprise Platforms Technology) Do you thrive on building resilient platforms and driving innovation in infrastructure? Are you passionate about solving complex challenges at scale while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? At Capital One, you'll join a group of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors dedicated to meeting real customer and developer needs. We’re seeking experienced engineers and leaders who are passionate about scaling cloud-native platforms, enhancing resiliency, and simplifying operations for internal and external users. As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend you’ll have the opportunity to influence and scale infrastructure that supports critical workloads across Capital One, contributing to major technology transformations. Enterprise Platforms Technology (EPTech) comprises many of Capital One’s most important enterprise platforms. We play an essential role in establishing practices for building technology solutions across the company, while also delivering capabilities that exemplify those practices. What You’ll Do: - Create a scalable platform solutions that power cloud-native infrastructure, focusing on automation, resiliency, and operational excellence. - Work with engineers to drive initiatives as a senior individual contributor, supporting a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. - Own technical roadmaps for infrastructure capabilities such as smart scaling, regional failover, container orchestration, and platform observability. - Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional partners to build and operate reliable, efficient platforms. - Stay current with technology trends and experiment, learn, and share knowledge within and outside the organization. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree - At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply) Preferred Qualifications: - 5 years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Python, or Go - 2 years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service - 3 years of experience in open source frameworks - 2 years of experience in Agile practices 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). 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. McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Principal Associate Senior Software Engineer; $158,600 - $181,000 for Senior Software Engineer Richmond, VA: $144,200 - $164,600 for Principal Associate Senior Software Engineer; $144,200 - $164,600 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, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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