Lead Full-Stack Engineer — Cloud & Microservices

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, Virginia is seeking a senior Full-stack Software Engineer to drive a major transformation within CORE Technology. You will lead a portfolio of cloud‑oriented projects, guide distributed microservices, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust solutions enabling financial empowerment for millions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on coding in Python and Go, working with AWS, modern front‑end JS/TS, and API design, as well as shaping long‑term tech strategy, improving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
• At least 4 years of experience in software engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) 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.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community and stay current with tech trends.
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud‑based solutions for millions of users.
• Utilize Python, Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, networking services, and AWS tools.
• Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and set standards for design, development, and operations.

Skills

Go

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

APIs

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Job description

Capital One in McLean, Virginia is seeking a senior Full-stack Software Engineer to drive a major transformation within CORE Technology. You will lead a portfolio of cloud‑oriented projects, guide distributed microservices, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust solutions enabling financial empowerment for millions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on coding in Python and Go, working with AWS, modern front‑end JS/TS, and API design, as well as shaping long‑term tech strategy, improving