Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Java, Python, AWS) – Cloud Leader

capitalone; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Full-stack Engineer to lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive architectural decisions in an Agile environment.

The role focuses on Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, with opportunities to influence long-term technology strategy and open-source contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS or related field.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Master’s degree preferred and 7+ years with Java/Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with microservices experience.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to engineering communities.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for users.
• Drive technical leadership and set design/operational standards across Agile teams.
• Define service boundaries and reusable frameworks with architects.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Full-stack Engineer to lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive architectural decisions in an Agile environment.

The role focuses on Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, with opportunities to influence long-term technology strategy and open-source contributions.