Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Java/Scala, AWS) | Tech Lead

capitalone; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 5 to lead a portfolio of cloud-based, distributed systems. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive architecture decisions across multiple teams using Java, Scala, Python, and modern JavaScript tools.

The role emphasizes building robust, scalable solutions on AWS with Docker/Kubernetes and a focus on performance, security, and regulatory alignment. McLean, VA-based position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering
• At least 3 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems
• Mentor other engineers and participate in tech communities
• Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver cloud-based solutions for millions of Americans
• Utilize Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript with various databases and cloud tools
• Provide technical leadership across teams, shaping architecture and long-term direction
• Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, distributed, cloud-native systems
• Partner with architects to define platform roadmaps and shared services strategy

Skills

Java

Scala

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 5 to lead a portfolio of cloud-based, distributed systems. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive architecture decisions across multiple teams using Java, Scala, Python, and modern JavaScript tools.

The role emphasizes building robust, scalable solutions on AWS with Docker/Kubernetes and a focus on performance, security, and regulatory alignment. McLean, VA-based position with competitive compensation.