Full-stack Engineer

Capital One

. Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers building distributed microservices and full-stack systems .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects and teams, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions, microservices architecture, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms, with a commitment to mentoring and technical leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureJava, Scala, Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScriptAWS, GCP, AzureCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDatabase Management SystemsAPI DevelopmentInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksObservabilityOpen Source ContributionsTechnical LeadershipPerformance OptimizationCoding Standards

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingInfluencing StrategyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGitCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

AgileDistributed SystemsTechnical DebtEmerging TechnologiesRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRDBMSRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers building distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Create solutions that meet regulatory needs
Stay current with technology trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, and participate in technology communities
Mentor members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions for millions of Americans
Use Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, open-source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools and services
Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and set standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify improvement opportunities, implement refactoring, reduce technical debt, and enhance system performance
Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices in a you-build-it-you-own-it environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply)
At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
7+ years of experience coding with more than two of: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala
3+ years of experience with databases and database management systems
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
4+ years of experience contributing to open source frameworks
3+ years of experience with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
4+ years of experience creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs
3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
3+ years of experience using Git-based version-control systems
3+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments
Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
1+ year of experience mentoring engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
1+ year of experience using observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
Experience establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodation support
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination commitment
Drug-free workplace