Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript) - Navigator Platform

Capital One • Plano, TX

23h

About The Position

Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript) - Navigator Platform 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 solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One. About the Team: Strategic Vision: Revolutionizing Digital Car Retail and Dealer Connectivity Our overarching strategic objective is to cement our position as the premier enabler of digital retailing in the automotive sector. This endeavor is centered on developing and deploying the industry's most advanced, user-centric tools for car buyers, thereby creating seamless, intelligent connections between these consumers and our network of valued dealers. The ultimate measure of our success is to become the undisputed number one lead provider in the market, driving unparalleled volume and quality of qualified leads directly to our dealer partners. This focus ensures not only a superior buying experience for the customer but also significant, measurable growth for the dealerships leveraging our platform. Technology and Infrastructure: A Modern, Agile Stack We embrace a philosophy of technological pragmatism and agility, meaning we are not constrained or bound to any single, rigid technology platform or framework. Our current, highly effective technology stack is built on a foundation of modern, industry-leading tools and languages designed for scalability, performance, and maintainability. Programming Languages: Our core development is executed using Typescript for robust, scalable frontend and backend applications, and NodeJS for high-performance, asynchronous server-side development. Additionally, we leverage Java for specific enterprise-grade services and backend processing where its stability and ecosystem offer distinct advantages. Cloud Infrastructure: All our applications and services are hosted and managed on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic choice provides us with unparalleled elasticity, security, global reach, and a vast suite of managed services, ensuring our platform can handle rapid growth and maintain the highest levels of availability and data protection. This blended, modern approach allows us to rapidly innovate, integrate new features, and scale our operations dynamically to meet the evolving demands of the digital retail landscape. 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 to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company 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 JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Javascript, TypeScript, SQL, Node.js, React, SolidJS
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
• 1+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
• 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 JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level