Full Stack Engineer, Java, AWS

Capital One

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $197,300 - $245,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects with a focus on cloud-based solutions, microservices architecture, and Agile methodologies. Proficient in programming languages, database management, and technical leadership to drive operational excellence and system performance.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesTechnical LeadershipProgramming Languages

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDatabase Management SystemsAPI DevelopmentCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksObservabilityOpen Source ContributionsCloud PlatformsCoding Standards

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencingProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerKubernetesGitJavaScriptTypeScriptGoJavaPythonRust

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingDistributed SystemsTechnical DebtPerformance OptimizationRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

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 to meet regulatory needs
Stay current with technology trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in technology communities, and mentor engineering community members
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions serving millions of Americans
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, perform 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, 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#, and 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
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
Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
Experience establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams

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 with disabilities