Full-stack Engineer

Capital One

. Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers using distributed microservices and full-stack systems to create solutions meeting regulatory needs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United 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 with a focus on cloud-based solutions, microservices architecture, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in mentoring engineering teams and driving technical excellence through modern development practices and tools.

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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 FrameworksOpen Source ContributionsTechnical LeadershipPerformance OptimizationTroubleshooting Cloud EnvironmentsCoding Standards Enforcement

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Technology StrategyDriving Professional DevelopmentCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGitGitHubBitbucketAI-Based Coding ToolsObservability ToolsCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization TechnologiesFront-End Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceFinancial EmpowermentAgile MethodologiesTechnical Debt ReductionEmerging Technology Evaluation

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 using distributed microservices and full-stack systems to create solutions meeting regulatory needs
Stay current with technology trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal and external technology communities, and mentor engineering community members
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions supporting financial empowerment 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 and direction across Agile teams, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify improvement opportunities, perform targeted 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
7+ years of experience coding with more than two of: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala
3+ years of experience with database and database management systems
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or 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 (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
3+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments
Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
1+ year of experience mentoring engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
1+ year of experience leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
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 for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them