Senior Full-Stack Engineer: Java/Scala on AWS

Capital One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Full-stack Software Engineer to lead a portfolio of cloud-enabled, distributed systems within the Travel platform. You will work across Scala/Finagle and modern languages to build scalable services powering flights, hotels, and activities.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive architectural decisions. The role emphasizes strong communication, code quality, and delivery of robust cloud-based experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS or related field.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers in distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Mentor engineers, participate in internal and external tech communities.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for millions of users.
• Utilize Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and various AWS tools.
• Provide technical leadership and set design/operational standards across Agile teams.
• Define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.

Skills

Go

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Scala

C#

Rust

Git

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud

Observability

AI tooling

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Capital One seeks a Full-stack Software Engineer to lead a portfolio of cloud-enabled, distributed systems within the Travel platform. You will work across Scala/Finagle and modern languages to build scalable services powering flights, hotels, and activities.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive architectural decisions. The role emphasizes strong communication, code quality, and delivery of robust cloud-based experiences.