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Full-stack Engineer 5 ( Python, AWS)

Capital One · McLean, VA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$230k–$262k/yrFull-time

About the role

Capital One is seeking Full‑stack Software Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting‑edge open source frameworks and emerging technologies. In this role you will be at the forefront of driving a major transformation across Capital One, solving real problems and meeting real customer needs in a fast‑paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment.

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 help meet regulatory needs for the company.
  • 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 to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment.
  • Utilize programming languages such as Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript; open‑source RDBMS and NoSQL databases; container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services.
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, shaping system architecture and long‑term technology direction.
  • Drive end‑to‑end design and implementation of large‑scale, distributed, or cloud‑native systems with high reliability and performance requirements.
  • Partner with architects and product leaders to define platform roadmaps and shared‑services strategy.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering).
  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply).
  • At least 3 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.
  • 9+ years of experience coding with more than two of the following: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala.
  • 5+ years of experience contributing to open source frameworks.
  • 5+ years of experience with front‑end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
  • 5+ years of experience creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs.
  • 4+ years of experience with database and database management systems.
  • 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or cloud‑based productivity tools or virtualization technologies.
  • 4+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
  • 4+ years of experience using Git‑based version‑control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket).
  • 4+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments.
  • 3+ years of experience mentoring senior engineers and driving professional development within technical teams.
  • 2+ years of experience leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems.
  • 1+ year of experience leading architectural design reviews and influencing enterprise‑wide technical standards and methodologies.
  • 1+ year of experience establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams.
  • 1+ year of experience implementing observability and reliability practices at scale.
  • Experience leveraging modern AI‑based coding tools and IDE copilots.
  • Experience influencing technology strategy at the portfolio or business‑unit level.
  • Experience with interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion.
  • Experience leading cross‑functional engineering efforts or large‑scale technical initiatives.

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Pay

McLean, VA: $229,900 – $262,400 for Full‑stack Engineer 5. Candidates hired in other locations will receive the pay range associated with that location, as reflected in the offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (discretionary or non‑discretionary).

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.

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