Full-stack Engineer 4 (IC)

Capital One; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Full-stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of microservices and full-stack work. You will mentor developers, collaborate with product managers, and deliver cloud-based solutions on AWS using Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern tooling.

You will help shape architecture with architects, address technical debt, and drive operational excellence within Agile teams. Ownership and open-source participation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS or related field.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with product managers.
• Deliver cloud-based solutions that scale for millions of users.
• Define service boundaries and guidelines with architects.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Git

RDBMS

NoSQL

Open Source contributions

Job description

Full-stack Engineer 4 (IC)

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full-stack Software Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge open source frameworks and emerging technologies. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of driving a major transformation across Capital One.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 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
• 3+ 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, 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

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

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

• Cambridge, MA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Full-stack Engineer 4
• McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Full-stack Engineer 4
• New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Full-stack Engineer 4
• Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Full-stack Engineer 4
• San Francisco, CA: $215,200 - $245,600 for Full-stack Engineer 4
• San Jose, CA: $215,200 - $245,600 for Full-stack Engineer 4

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