Full-stack Engineer

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 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $286,200 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 systems, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms, with a commitment to mentoring and technical leadership.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsDistributed MicroservicesJava, Scala, Python, Go, Node.jsAWS, GCP, AzureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentDatabase ManagementCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated TestingObservability PracticesOpen Source ContributionsCloud Environments TroubleshootingArchitectural Design Reviews

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Technology StrategyDriving Professional DevelopmentCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGitGitHubBitbucketCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization TechnologiesAI-Based Coding ToolsInteractive AI ToolingOpen-Source RDBMS and NoSQL Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceCloud-Native SystemsPerformance OptimizationSystem ArchitectureTechnology Trends

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 with deep experience in 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 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 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 requiring high reliability and performance
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
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 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 (e.g., Git, GitHub, 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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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