Full-stack Engineer 4 (Python, AWS)

About the role

At Capital One you’ll join a large community of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. The company is seeking Full‑stack Software Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting‑edge open‑source frameworks and emerging technologies to drive a major transformation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full‑stack systems to create solutions that meet regulatory needs.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that drive powerful experiences for millions of Americans.
• Utilize programming languages such as Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript, as well as open‑source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services (Docker, Kubernetes), and a variety of 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.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement, implement targeted refactoring, and contribute to efforts that 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (e.g., 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 Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience coding with more than two of the following: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala.
• 3+ years of experience with database and database management systems.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or cloud‑based productivity tools or virtualization technologies.
• 4+ years of experience contributing to open‑source frameworks.
• 4+ years of experience with front‑end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
• 4+ years of experience creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs.
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience using Git‑based version‑control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket).
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments.
• Experience leveraging modern AI‑based coding tools and IDE copilots.
• 1+ year of experience mentoring engineers and driving professional development within technical teams.
• 1+ year of experience leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems.
• Experience with interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity 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.

Pay

Full‑time annual salary ranges (by location):

• McLean, VA: $197,300 – $225,100 for Full‑stack Engineer 4
• Richmond, VA: $179,400 – $204,700 for Full‑stack Engineer 4
• Other locations: salary will align with the pay range associated with the specific location.

This role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). Incentives may be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support total well‑being. Eligibility varies based on full‑ or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.