Full-stack Engineer 4

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in Chicago, IL seeks a senior software engineer to lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and full-stack systems ensuring regulatory compliance. You will guide a team of developers, collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans with better financial experiences.

You will work with Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS or related field.
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (internships do not count).
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud platforms or virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
• Utilize Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript and various AWS tools.
• Provide technical leadership and set standards for design, development, and operations.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Go

Scala

CI/CD pipelines

Git (GitHub, Bitbucket)

Distributed microservices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools

Job description

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science or related field
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (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 related field
• 7+ years of experience in 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
• 3+ years of experience with front-end javascript or typescript frameworks
• 4+ years of experiencing 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, utilizing capabilities 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

What You’ll Do:

• 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, 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 like 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 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, implementing targeted refactoring and contributing 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

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Chicago, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 for Full-stack Engineer 4 New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Full-stack Engineer 4 Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

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

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit.