Senior Full-Stack Engineer: Java, Cloud & API Leader

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of modern software initiatives, mentoring engineers and delivering robust cloud-based solutions. You will work across Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, and front-end frameworks with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers, architecture input, and driving improvements across Agile teams while staying at the forefront of technology trends and open-source communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Preferred: Master's degree in CS or a related field; 7+ years in multiple languages and cloud/DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers.
• Mentor other engineers and participate in internal/external tech communities.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for financial empowerment.
• Define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks with architects.
• Improve code quality and reduce technical debt through targeted refactoring.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Agile delivery

Cloud awareness

Open source

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

GraphQL

DynamoDB

S3

Java

Scala

Python

Node.js

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of modern software initiatives, mentoring engineers and delivering robust cloud-based solutions. You will work across Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, and front-end frameworks with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers, architecture input, and driving improvements across Agile teams while staying at the forefront of technology trends and open-source communities.