Lead Full-Stack Engineer: Cloud-Native & Microservices Leader

Capital One Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to spearhead a portfolio of microservice‑based projects and guide a team of seasoned developers. You’ll drive modern full‑stack architectures using JavaScript/Java/TypeScript and cloud services, while mentoring peers and collaborating with product managers to deliver customer‑focused financial tech solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, microservice patterns, and a continuous learning mindset in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full‑stack systems.
• Mentor other engineers and participate in internal/external technology communities.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver cloud-based solutions for a wide user base.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Go

Cloud computing

Agile practices

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to spearhead a portfolio of microservice‑based projects and guide a team of seasoned developers. You’ll drive modern full‑stack architectures using JavaScript/Java/TypeScript and cloud services, while mentoring peers and collaborating with product managers to deliver customer‑focused financial tech solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, microservice patterns, and a continuous learning mindset in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.