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Lead Front End Engineer 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 ...

Lead Front End Engineer 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 ...

Lead Front End Engineer 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 ...

Lead Front End Engineer 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 ...

Lead Front End Engineer 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 ...

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Lead Front End Engineer 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 ...

We're seeking a Lead Front End Engineer to design, build, and deliver technical and product roadmap features. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team building innovative products with ...

NY · On-site

We're seeking a Lead Front End Engineer to design, build, and deliver technical and product roadmap features. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team building innovative products with ...

We are looking for an experienced Lead Front-End Engineer to join our growing team at Surefront. This person has to love the startup grind and hustle of getting things done quickly, but also without ...

Lead Frontend Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

As our Lead Frontend Engineer, you won't just be writing code; you will be the primary architect of our digital touchpoints across web and mobile platforms. We are looking for a technical visionary ...

We're seeking a Lead Front End Engineer to design, build, and deliver technical and product roadmap features. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team building innovative products with ...

We're seeking a Lead Front End Engineer to design, build, and deliver technical and product roadmap features. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team building innovative products with ...

We are looking for a high-agency Lead Front-End Engineer who obsesses over smooth mobile experiences and owns React Native like it's their own product. You'll lead the front-end architecture for a ...

Lead Frontend Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

As our Lead Frontend Engineer, you won't just be writing code; you will be the primary architect of our digital touchpoints across web and mobile platforms. We are looking for a technical visionary ...

We're seeking a Lead Front End Engineer to design, build, and deliver technical and product roadmap features. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team building innovative products with ...

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How much do lead front end engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead front end engineer in the United States is $56.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $77.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lead front end engineer do?

A Lead Front End Engineer is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the user interface for web applications. They guide a team of front-end developers, set technical standards, and ensure best practices are followed. Their role includes collaborating with designers, back-end engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, responsive, and efficient web interfaces. Additionally, they often mentor team members and contribute to architectural decisions.

How does a lead front end engineer typically balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities?

As a Lead Front End Engineer, you will often split your time between writing code and guiding your team. While you remain actively involved in developing complex features and setting coding standards, a significant portion of your role involves code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with designers and back-end engineers to ensure cohesive project delivery. Effective communication and time management are essential to balance these responsibilities while driving both technical excellence and team growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead front end engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Front End Engineer, you need deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, modern front-end frameworks (such as React or Angular), and several years of development experience. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, build tools (Webpack, Babel), and testing frameworks, as well as experience with agile methodologies, are typically required. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help guide teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior developers. These abilities ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable user interfaces and foster a productive development environment.

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Infographic showing various Lead Front End Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,749 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Lead Front End Engineer

Richmond, VA

Capital One
Funds, Trusts and Financial Programs • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform software development on Front End Applications leveraging a test-driven development pattern.

  • Own the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems.

  • Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that enhance user experiences.


Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 176 rated banks


Job description

Lead Front End Engineer

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 Front End Software Engineers who are passionate about using cutting-edge open source frameworks 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:

  • Work with a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems

  • Perform software development on Front End Applications leveraging a test-driven development pattern

  • Own the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems

  • Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and 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 (Angular, React, Node), HTML/CSS, TypeScript and Java, open source frameworks, RESTful web services, and work on cross-browser and cross-device development

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree

  • 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, React, Angular, Node, TypeScript, or Java

  • 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks

  • 1+ years of people management experience

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any 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.

McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer


Richmond, VA: $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 theCapital 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

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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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