Full-stack Engineer 5 (Python, Typescript, React, AWS)

Capital One; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 5 to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects. You will mentor developers, drive cloud-based solutions, and collaborate with product managers to deliver scalable, secure systems.

Love for modern open source frameworks, distributed microservices, and AWS tooling is a plus as you define platform roadmaps and guide long-term technical direction across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver cloud-based solutions that drive robust experiences.
• Provide technical leadership shaping architecture and long-term technology direction.
• Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, cloud-native systems.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud experience

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source DBs

NoSQL

Job description

Full-stack Engineer 5 (Python, Typescript, React, AWS)

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.

Risk Tech is responsible for transforming risk management into a real time, intelligent discipline powered by modern products and technical capabilities. Our mission is divided into two primary functional pillars: Risk Management Tech (RMT), which develops the frameworks and tools for monitoring risks, testing controls, and managing regulatory requirements; and AML and Compliance Tech (ACT), which ensures our products are delivered ethically and in strict compliance with BSA/AML regulations and global laws. Reinforcing these pillars are our commitment to Architecture & Engineering Excellence. Our Architecture team bridges the gap between business strategy and technical execution through a customer centric, domain oriented lens, while our Engineering Excellence team empowers our talent to build better, more resilient systems every day. Together, we ensure that Risk Tech isn't just a safeguard - it’s a competitive advantage.

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 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.

Salary:

• Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Full-stack Engineer 5
• McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Full-stack Engineer 5
• New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Full-stack Engineer 5
• Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Full-stack Engineer 5
• 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. No agencies please.

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.