Full-stack Engineer

Capital One

. Define, deliver, and operate technology solutions for payment network systems, applications, APIs, and infrastructure .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRiverwoods • 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 defining and delivering technology solutions for payment network systems, with a strong focus on cloud platforms, software engineering, and API development. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and establish coding standards while driving operational excellence in Agile environments.

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Cloud Platform Experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)Software Engineering (Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala)API Development (Synchronous and Asynchronous)CI/CD Pipeline ManagementTechnical Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentCloud ComputingDatabase Management SystemsMicroservices ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksVersion Control (Git)Performance Optimization

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization TechnologiesOpen Source FrameworksAI-Based Coding ToolsInteractive AI Tooling

Industry Keywords

Payment Network SystemsFrontend/API StandardsTechnical Debt ReductionUser Interface DesignSystem Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesOpen SourcePythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, deliver, and operate technology solutions for payment network systems, applications, APIs, and infrastructure
Set technical and UI architecture strategies and establish modern frontend/API standards
Evaluate third-party supplier solutions and define destination architectures with waypoint solutions
Design and architect solutions across the commercial lifecycle for merchants, acquirers, payment gateways, and card issuers
Support Marketing & Engagement, Sales Enablement, and Contract Management & Due Diligence capabilities
Champion user interfaces, system integrations, and automated capabilities for internal associates and external network participants
Lead a portfolio of technology projects and a team of developers building distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions
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 through emerging tools and practices in a you-build-it-you-own-it environment
Mentor engineering community members and participate in technology communities

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
No new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support available
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: 3+ years of experience with database and database management systems
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Preferred: 4+ years of experience contributing to open source frameworks
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
Preferred: 4+ years of experience creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
Preferred: 3+ years of experience using Git-based version-control systems
Preferred: 3+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments
Preferred: Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
Preferred: 1+ year of experience mentoring engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
Preferred: 1+ year of experience leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
Preferred: Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
Preferred: Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
Preferred: Experience establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Benefits eligibility varies based on full- or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level