Lead Platform Engineer (Manager IC) (TSYS, Python, JavaScript)

Company: Capital One
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Lead Platform Engineer (Manager IC) (TSYS, Python, JavaScript) Card Tech Core organization is at a pivotal phase where we are building new capabilities to enable, innovate, secure and scale our core platform while continuing to make investments in our existing business critical services. We are actively seeking a senior level Analyst who will be responsible for upfront discovery, analysis, and solutioning of new initiatives and operations management. As a leader in this tech organization, this individual will be responsible for partnering with Product team/Product Owners and Engineering leaders along with Architects to analyze and help derive solutions. You will have the opportunity to tackle complex problems while using your expertise to deliver and support our services. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate and influence partners vertically and horizontally throughout the organization. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to integrate into a dynamic environment are essential to succeeding in this role. Who we Are: Card Tech sits within the broader Technology organization at Capital One. We work alongside our Business Partners in Card to build Technology that enable their products and services to support Capital One’s customers and applications. What you will do: Perform source to target mapping, register datasets and lineage using enterprise tools Communicate with technical, project, and business resources verbally and through written documentation Support and perform testing required to ensure successful implementation of solutions into production Continue to develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of supported business processes and underlying technology. Position requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written since position’s audience includes technical, project and business resources Collaborate with other Tech platforms and partners to engineer an integrated, end-to-end support frameworks across technology layers Establishing cross-training initiatives within the team to provide enhanced automated support capabilities A lifelong learner. Working broad and deep across many subject areas requires someone who loves to solve puzzles and seeks knowledge daily. A hands-on problem solver who seeks to understand a domain and solve problems across functional areas. Part of cutting edge, high profile projects and are motivated by delivering world-class service to our partners. Someone who is not intimidated by challenges; thrives even under pressure; is passionate about their craft; and hyper focused on delivering exceptional results A clear communicator across diverse organizations including technical, project, and business resources verbally and through written documentation. Supporting automated testing and execution efforts required to ensure successful implementation of solutions into production. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification At least 4 years’ experience in Credit Card Processing Operations Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience 6 years’ experience with Total System Services (TSYS) Card Processing Operations. 2 years of experience with Originations, Customer Management, Collections, and Fraud 2 years of experience working on integrations 2 years of experience with automated testing 2 years prior experience in Python, JavaScript or Ruby development experience 2 years experience with RDBMS databases, writing SQL queries, and profiling data. 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: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform Engineer McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Lead Platform Engineer Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform 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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