Lead Full-Stack Engineer: Cloud, Microservices

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking Full-stack Software Engineers to drive a major technology transformation. You will lead diverse projects, mentor teammates, and deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of customers.

Expect hands-on coding across Java, Scala, Python, Go, and TypeScript, with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. You’ll shape design standards, refactor for performance, and advance platform maturity in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

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

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, 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

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

TypeScript

Go

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

NoSQL databases

RDBMS

Job description

Capital One is seeking Full-stack Software Engineers to drive a major technology transformation. You will lead diverse projects, mentor teammates, and deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of customers.

Expect hands-on coding across Java, Scala, Python, Go, and TypeScript, with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. You’ll shape design standards, refactor for performance, and advance platform maturity in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.