Senior Full-Stack Engineer: Cloud, Microservices & APIs

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Full Stack Engineer 4 to join the Global Payment Network. You will lead projects across distributed microservices with Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, and TypeScript, and work with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver secure, scalable APIs.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and shape long-term tech strategy in a fast-paced, inclusive environment. This role emphasizes cloud-native delivery and modern open source tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Mentor other members of the engineering community and stay updated with tech trends.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions for millions of users.
• Utilize Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript across backend APIs and frontend layers.
• Leverage Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools for scalable deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and set standards for design and operational excellence.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Go

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Full Stack Engineer 4 to join the Global Payment Network. You will lead projects across distributed microservices with Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, and TypeScript, and work with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver secure, scalable APIs.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and shape long-term tech strategy in a fast-paced, inclusive environment. This role emphasizes cloud-native delivery and modern open source tooling.