Full-stack Engineer

Capital One

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 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 and risk management. Proficient in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms, with a commitment to mentoring and technical leadership.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureJava, Scala, Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScriptAWS, GCP, AzureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentDatabase Management SystemsCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksOpen Source ContributionsObservability in Distributed SystemsTechnical Debt ReductionPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Technology StrategyProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGitGitHubBitbucketAI-Based Coding ToolsCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Risk Management SolutionsAgile MethodologiesTechnical LeadershipDistributed SystemsCloud Environments

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 experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Build and deploy proprietary risk-management solutions powered by state-of-the-art AI technology with the GRC team and company partners
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 supporting 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 and direction across Agile teams, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify improvement opportunities, implement targeted refactoring, reduce technical debt, and enhance system performance
Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices 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
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, or 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 (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
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
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position

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