Senior Full-Stack Engineer – Cloud-Native Platform Lead

Capital One; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 5 to drive major transformation with distributed microservices and cloud-native solutions. You will lead a portfolio of projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to build scalable experiences for millions of customers.

The role requires strong expertise in Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. You will influence architecture and long-term tech strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 6 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred).
• 9+ years of experience with multiple programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with experience in distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
• Mentor engineers and stay current with new technologies and communities.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for millions of users.
• Utilize Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript; work with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Provide technical leadership across teams and shape system architecture and direction.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Go

Node.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 5 to drive major transformation with distributed microservices and cloud-native solutions. You will lead a portfolio of projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to build scalable experiences for millions of customers.

The role requires strong expertise in Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. You will influence architecture and long-term tech strategy.