Full-stack Engineer 4 – Manager IC

Capital One

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

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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, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership. Proficient in programming languages, database management, and modern development practices, including CI/CD and observability.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipProgramming Languages (Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala)Database Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksObservabilityTechnical Debt ReductionRefactoringAgile MethodologiesOpen Source Contributions

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureGitContainer OrchestrationVirtualization TechnologiesCloud-Based Productivity ToolsAI-Based Coding ToolsInteractive AI ToolingNoSQL Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related FieldMaster's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceFinancial EmpowermentDistributed SystemsTechnical StandardsService Boundaries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers working with distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Create solutions that meet regulatory needs for Capital One
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions supporting millions of Americans' financial empowerment
Use programming languages, open-source relational and NoSQL databases, container orchestration, and AWS tools and services
Provide technical leadership and direction across Agile teams
Set standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify areas for improvement through targeted refactoring and efforts to reduce technical debt and enhance system performance
Influence long-term technology strategy by evaluating emerging tools and practices in a “you build it, you own it” environment
Mentor engineers and contribute to technology communities

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 software engineering experience; internship experience does not apply
At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
No employer sponsorship or immigration-related support for new applicants
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: 7+ years coding with more than two of Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala
Preferred: 3+ years with databases and database management systems
Preferred: 3+ years with AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Preferred: 4+ years contributing to open source frameworks
Preferred: 3+ years with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
Preferred: 4+ years creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs
Preferred: 3+ years with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
Preferred: 3+ years using Git-based version-control systems
Preferred: 3+ years troubleshooting technical issues in cloud environments
Experience with modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
Preferred: 1+ year mentoring engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
Preferred: 1+ year using 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities