Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Global Payment Network)
Company: Capital One
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Global Payment Network) 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. 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 Basic Qualifications:
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) Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree 7 years of
experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java,
TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go, or (React/Angular) 3 years of
experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
4 years of experience in open source frameworks 3 years of
experience in containerization and orchestration with Docker and
Kubernetes 1 years of people management experience 2 years of
experience in Agile practices 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. McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100
for Lead Software Engineer Riverwoods, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 for
Lead Software Engineer Houston, TX: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead
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 (EOE, including disability/vet)
committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable
federal, state, and local laws. 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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