Full-stack Engineer 5 – Shopping

Capital One

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $229,900 - $262,400 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, distributed systems, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in mentoring engineers and shaping technology direction through architectural design and strategic influence.

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Cloud Platform Experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)Programming Languages (Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript)Microservices ArchitectureDocker and Kubernetes ProficiencyCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCloud-Based SolutionsAPI DevelopmentDatabase Management SystemsObservability PracticesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksOpen Source ContributionsPerformance OptimizationTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Technology StrategyProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWS Tools and ServicesGitGitHubBitbucketCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization TechnologiesAI-Based Coding ToolsInteractive AI Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsCloud-Native SystemsRegulatory ComplianceTechnical StandardsSystem Architecture

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
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 serving millions of Americans
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
Experience with programming languages including Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript
Experience with open source RDBMS and NoSQL databases
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with AWS tools and services
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, Rust, C#, 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 database and database management systems
Preferred: 4+ years with AWS, GCP, Azure, or 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 (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
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 leveraging 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 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