Full-Stack Engineer

Capital One

. Design and operate highly available, scalable payment systems at global scale .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $204,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating scalable payment systems while providing technical leadership in Agile environments. Proficient in cloud technologies, programming languages, and mentoring engineering teams to enhance performance and meet regulatory standards.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureAWS Tools and ServicesProgramming Languages (Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala)Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDatabase Management SystemsCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeAutomated TestingAPIsObservabilityCoding StandardsDesign PatternsCloud Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Technology Strategy

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSGCPAzureOpen Source FrameworksGit-Based Version Control

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Payment SystemsRegulatory ComplianceAgile MethodologiesDistributed SystemsTechnical Debt

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and operate highly available, scalable payment systems at global scale
Lead a portfolio of technology projects and a team of developers working on distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Build solutions that meet regulatory needs
Stay current with technology trends 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, open-source relational and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools and services
Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and set standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify improvement opportunities, refactor systems, reduce technical debt, and enhance performance
Influence long-term technology strategy in a 'you build it, you own it' environment

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 experience in software engineering; internship experience does not apply
At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Must not require new employment-authorization sponsorship or immigration-related employer support
Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: 7+ years of experience coding with more than two of Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala
Preferred: experience with databases and database management systems, AWS/GCP/Azure, open source frameworks, front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks, APIs, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing, Git-based version control, cloud troubleshooting, AI coding tools, mentoring, observability, interactive AI tooling, cross-functional engineering efforts, coding standards, and design patterns

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 accommodations for applicants who require them