Full-stack Engineer 4 (Java, Spring Boot, Python, CI/CD)

Capital One Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a lead software engineer to guide a portfolio of distributed microservices and a high-performing development team. You will work closely with product managers to deliver scalable, cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans.

You will mentor engineers, define architectural boundaries, and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and developer productivity using the latest tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred for advanced roles and leadership.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures is essential.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for customers.
• Define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks with architects.
• Drive technical excellence through refactoring and performance tuning.

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

Scala

Python

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Observability

AI-assisted coding tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Git

Job description

* 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* 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* 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 teamsCapital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.