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Lead Software Development Engineer - Services
Capital One Services LLC · 🇺🇸 Nottingham, Eng
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 838 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 253 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Capital One Services LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles145 certified filings for “Application Engineer” (Software Developers) in IL: $108k–$153k, median $149k. Most were filed at wage level IV (72%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 838 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 253 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Lead Software Development Engineer - Services Job Title: Lead Software Development Engineer - Services Location: Nottingham - Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote. Our Mission We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK. About the Role Capital One is looking for a Lead Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our Nottingham office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you’ll do • You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome • You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations • Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes • You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide • Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) The skills and experience you need • Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad • Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies • Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST • Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development • Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. What’s in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: • Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes • Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. • Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. • Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here . What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top