Lead Software Engineer, Back End - Global Payment Network Job at Capital One (Chicago)

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Global Payment Network)

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solvin...

Location

United States , Riverwoods, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois

Salary:

179400.00 - 204700.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
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

What we offer

performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Risk

The Risk Platform team at Airwallex is responsible for managing the risk for all...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of back-end engineering experience, including substantial time owning and operating complex, distributed systems in production
Deep experience in risk, fraud, or fintech systems (e.g., payments, banking, trading, or similar high-stakes domains where correctness and reliability are critical)
Strong proficiency in Java, including multi-threading, high-concurrency patterns, performance tuning, and networked service design (I/O/NIO, HTTP/TCP, REST)
Hands-on experience with distributed system design, including event-driven architectures, partitioning/sharding, consistency models, caching strategies, and resiliency patterns
Proficiency with Spring / Spring Boot and build tools such as Gradle or Maven
Practical experience with containerization and orchestration, particularly Docker and Kubernetes, in production environments
Solid understanding of observability and operations: logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards, and incident management for large-scale systems
Ability to lead complex technical initiatives end-to-end, influencing engineers and stakeholders without relying on formal management authority
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Job Responsibility

Lead the technical direction of core risk services, including real-time detection, decision engines, and risk tooling, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient under high throughput and low-latency constraints
Design and evolve system architecture for distributed, event-driven risk systems (microservices, streaming pipelines, feature stores, model serving layers) that support global products and regulatory requirements
Own end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives: from high-level design and technical specifications, to implementation, rollout strategies, and continuous improvement
Be deeply hands-on in code and design, writing high-quality production code (primarily in Java/Spring Boot) and driving high-impact design reviews, RFCs, and architecture discussions
Partner closely with the Engineering Manager and Product Manager to shape the roadmap, define technical milestones, and translate business and risk objectives into robust engineering solutions
Champion engineering excellence by defining and enforcing standards for code quality, observability, reliability, security, and performance across the Risk Platform stack
Improve detection effectiveness by working with data and ML teams to integrate models, rules, and features into production systems, and by designing experimentation and evaluation capabilities
Drive operational excellence by improving on-call readiness, incident response, postmortems, SLIs/SLOs, capacity planning, and resilience patterns (graceful degradation, fallbacks, retries, timeouts, backpressure)
Mentor and uplevel other engineers, including senior ICs: provide technical coaching, pair programming, design guidance, and feedback that helps them do the best work of their careers
Collaborate across teams (platform, data, SRE, security, and other product engineering teams) to define clear interfaces, SLAs, and ownership boundaries for shared services and infrastructure

Fulltime

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Data Provisioning Engineer

Join Barclays as a Data Provisioning Engineer within the Client Analytics progra...

Location

Czechia , Prague

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with market data ingestion and provisioning mechanisms, such as SFTP, REST APIs, vendor SDKs, scheduled file drops, and polling processes
Strong AWS cloud engineering expertise
Proven experience in database modelling and data persistence
Experience with data quality controls, validation, and monitoring
DevOps experience, including setting up and maintaining data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and delivering external data across platforms and systems
Solid knowledge of market data providers, such as FactSet, Dealogic, LSEG, and Bloomberg

Job Responsibility

Build and maintenance of data architectures pipelines that enable the transfer and processing of durable, complete and consistent data
Design and implementation of data warehoused and data lakes that manage the appropriate data volumes and velocity and adhere to the required security measures
Development of processing and analysis algorithms fit for the intended data complexity and volumes
Collaboration with data scientist to build and deploy machine learning models

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

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The Administrative Assistant provides support in all administrative tasks. This ...

Location

United States , Potomac

Salary:

24.31 USD / Hour

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous customer service experience required
High School Diploma/GED required
1-3 years previous administrative or office experience preferred
Candidates should have a validated understanding of computers, Microsoft Office, printers, fax machines, telephones, and photocopiers.
Shows initiative, follows established procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication & listening skills
Demonstrates self-development, and integrity
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Strong digital literacy skills required i.e. Microsoft office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Job Responsibility

Answering phones
Responsible for filing documentation
Communicates with clients and customers
Operates office equipment like fax machines and copiers
Consults with higher level authority for resolution of difficult issues. Submits and processes invoices
Sets up meetings, including preparation, and taking of meeting minutes
Responsible for data entry and analytical work.
Provides clerical support
Seeks to improve efficiency of daily operations
Responsible for processing invoices & completing payroll

What we offer

medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Fulltime

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Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contr...

Location

United States , Smyrna

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in accounting management or similar roles
Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger management
Familiarity with financial statement audits and account reconciliation
Proficiency in handling sales and use tax requirements
Expertise in Sage 100 and Acumatica accounting platforms
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively within deadlines in a contract-based position

Job Responsibility

Oversee month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are properly recorded
Prepare and review financial statements to ensure compliance with auditing standards
Conduct account reconciliations to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Process journal entries and ensure proper documentation
Handle sales and use tax filings and compliance
Utilize Sage 100 and Acumatica systems for accounting tasks and reporting
Collaborate with auditors during financial statement audits
Generate detailed reports using Microsoft Excel to support financial analysis
Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes to enhance efficiency

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

New

Information Security Officer

Join us as an Information Security Officer for Barclays Europe within the Govern...

Location

Germany , Frankfurt am Main

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong risk management experience and demonstrable cybersecurity knowledge across all key cyber domains
Solid understanding of the Cyber and Information Security regulatory landscape across the European Union
Experience in effective data analysis, including structuring and data visualisation and the ability to create clear and meaningful reports
Ability to identify root cause, impact assessment and insights into the business cyber risk posture
Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and present to executive leadership
Proven experience in implementing or managing cyber information security risk management processes and tools
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, and the ability to manage cyber information security risk management processes and tools
A high level of proficiency in the M365 suite of tools

Job Responsibility

Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management
Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders
Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework
Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk
Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices
Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision
Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution
Health and wellness access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support
Modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms
On-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations

Fulltime

New

Technical Writer

We are looking for a skilled Technical Writer for a contract basis in Marysville...

Location

United States , Marysville

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent writing and editing skills: Strong command of grammar, style, and the ability to write for different audiences
Strong research skills: The ability to quickly learn and comprehend complex technologies
Technical aptitude: Familiarity with or the ability to understand technical concepts and subjects, such as software, engineering, or medical processes
Collaboration and communication: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, and designers
Attention to detail: Meticulous focus on accuracy and consistency in all documentation
Portfolio of work: A collection of writing samples demonstrating the ability to create clear and concise technical documentation
Education: A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred

Job Responsibility

Create and maintain documentation: Write and update a variety of technical documents, including user manuals, how-to guides, and installation guides
Research and gather information: Interview and collaborate with SMEs and product managers, including external SMEs, to understand technical concepts and product specifications
Determine user needs: Analyze the target audience and their level of technical knowledge to tailor content appropriately
Simplify complex information: Translate technical jargon into clear, easy-to-understand language for non-technical audiences
Format and organize content: Structure information logically using appropriate content types to improve readability and user experience
Ensure consistency: Adhere to and maintain an in-house style guide for consistency across all documentation
Incorporate visual aids: Use illustrations, diagrams, screenshots, and graphs to enhance understanding
Review and edit: Proofread and edit your own work as well as documentation from other team members for accuracy, clarity, and grammatical correctness
Manage documentation platforms: Work with various tools and content management systems (CMS) to manage the documentation lifecycle
Monitor and collect feedback: Gather and analyze user feedback to continuously improve and update existing content

What we offer

Parking: Provided
Computer: Provided
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Parttime

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Full Stack Engineer

Join Barclays as a Full Stack Engineer and be part of a close-knit, high-impact ...

Location

Czechia , Prague

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive software engineering experience, with strong expertise in full-stack development using Java, Spring Boot, and JavaScript frameworks
Experience designing and implementing modular and microservice architectures, focusing on scalability, resilience, and clean code principles
Hands-on experience building cloud-native applications on AWS, including REST APIs, JSON services, and CI/CD pipelines

Job Responsibility

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth
Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions
Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

Lead Software Engineer, Back End - Global Payment Network

Capital One

Location:
United States , Chicago ▼
McLean
Riverwoods

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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