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Senior Software Engineer (Go/Java/Python, AWS)

Capital One
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Nov 2025
💰 $164,600/yr($144,200/yr$164,600/yr)

About the role

Senior Software Engineer (Go/Java/Python, AWS)

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 Back End 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.
 

Join the Core Modernization Team at Capital One, where we're at the forefront of a multi-year effort to revolutionize our credit card processing systems. We're moving away from legacy mainframes to build a modern, cloud-native platform that will manage the entire credit card lifecycle, from issuance to retirement. This is a critical initiative with a direct impact on our customers, and your work will be central to our success.

As a Senior Engineer on our team, you'll be a key driver of this transformation. You'll own the hands-on implementation of complex systems, lead technical decisions, and mentor junior developers. Your work will directly impact the design, architecture, and delivery of our target state solutions, bringing them from concept to production.

What You’ll Do: 

  • Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies

  • 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

  • Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment

  • Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services 

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, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js

  • 1+ 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, 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).

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.

Chicago, IL: $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-exemp

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