Full-Stack Engineer 5 – Java, Python, SRE, AWS, AI

Capital One

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $262,400 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, distributed microservices, and full-stack systems. Proficient in mentoring engineers and shaping technology strategy while ensuring compliance with regulatory needs.

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Java ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAWS Cloud ServicesMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentDatabase ManagementOpen Source ContributionsCloud-Based Productivity ToolsInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksObservability PracticesArchitectural Design ReviewsCoding Standards Enforcement

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGitGitHubBitbucketGCPAzureAI-Based Coding ToolsInteractive AI Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceCloud-Native SystemsFinancial EmpowermentDistributed SystemsTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRDBMSTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
Stay current with technology trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, and participate in internal and external technology communities
Mentor members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions supporting millions of Americans' financial empowerment
Utilize Java, Python, open-source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools and services
Provide technical leadership across multiple teams and shape system architecture and long-term technology direction
Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native systems with high reliability and performance requirements
Partner with architects and product leaders to define platform roadmaps and shared services strategy

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 6 years of experience in software engineering; internship experience does not apply
At least 3 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)
9+ years of experience coding with Java or Python (preferred)
5+ years of experience contributing to open source frameworks (preferred)
5+ years of experience with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks (preferred)
5+ years of experience creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs (preferred)
4+ years of experience with database and database management systems (preferred)
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies (preferred)
4+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks (preferred)
4+ years of experience using Git-based version-control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket (preferred)
4+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments (preferred)
3+ years of experience mentoring senior engineers and driving professional development within technical teams (preferred)
2+ years of experience leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems (preferred)
1+ year of experience leading architectural design reviews and influencing enterprise-wide technical standards and methodologies (preferred)
1+ year of experience establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams (preferred)
1+ year of experience implementing observability and reliability practices at scale (preferred)
Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots (preferred)
Experience influencing technology strategy at the portfolio or business unit level (preferred)
Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion (preferred)
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives (preferred)
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them