Lead Full-Stack Engineer (Python/Java, AWS)

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Full Stack Engineer 4 (Python, Java, AWS) in Chicago, IL. You will lead a portfolio of complex modernization initiatives, mentor developers, and collaborate with product teams to deliver cloud-based, scalable solutions.

The role requires strong expertise in Java, Python, AWS, containers with Docker/Kubernetes, and modern front-end tech. You will influence architecture and promote engineering excellence across agile teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Preference for Master’s degree and multi-language expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse tech projects with distributed microservices.
• Mentor engineers and drive professional development.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Define standards for design, development, and operational excellence.
• Influence long-term technology strategy and reduce technical debt.
• Partner with architects on service boundaries and integration patterns.
• Promote adoption of emerging tools and practices.

Skills

Java

Python

TypeScript

Go

Node.js

Scala

Cloud (AWS)

CI/CD

Observability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Open Source RDBMS & NoSQL

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Full Stack Engineer 4 (Python, Java, AWS) in Chicago, IL. You will lead a portfolio of complex modernization initiatives, mentor developers, and collaborate with product teams to deliver cloud-based, scalable solutions.

The role requires strong expertise in Java, Python, AWS, containers with Docker/Kubernetes, and modern front-end tech. You will influence architecture and promote engineering excellence across agile teams.