Full-stack Engineer 5, Python, AWS, Typescript

Capital One

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

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $262,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects, mentoring engineering teams, and shaping system architecture for cloud-based solutions. Proficient in programming languages and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and performance optimization.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureProgramming Languages: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, ScalaAWS Tools and ServicesCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentDatabase Management SystemsInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksObservability PracticesTechnical LeadershipArchitectural Design ReviewsCoding StandardsPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Technology StrategyDriving Professional DevelopmentCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureGit-Based Version-Control SystemsCloud-Based Productivity ToolsContainer Orchestration ServicesModern AI-Based Coding ToolsInteractive AI Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsCloud-Native SystemsRegulatory ComplianceOpen Source FrameworksTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesOpen SourcePythonScalaTypeScriptGo

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 internal and external technology communities
Mentor members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions
Use programming languages, databases, container orchestration services, and AWS tools and services
Provide technical leadership across multiple teams
Shape system architecture and long-term technology direction
Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native systems
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, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: 9+ years of experience coding with more than two of Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Scala
Preferred: 5+ years contributing to open source frameworks
Preferred: 5+ years with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
Preferred: 5+ years creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs
Preferred: 4+ years with databases and database management systems
Preferred: 4+ years with AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Preferred: 4+ years with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
Preferred: 4+ years using Git-based version-control systems
Preferred: 4+ years troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments
Preferred: 3+ years mentoring senior engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
Preferred: 2+ years leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
Preferred: 1+ year leading architectural design reviews and influencing enterprise-wide technical standards and methodologies
Preferred: 1+ year establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams
Preferred: 1+ year implementing observability and reliability practices at scale
Experience with modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
Experience influencing technology strategy at the portfolio or business unit level
Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodation support