Senior Full-Stack Engineer: Python, AWS & AI

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead a portfolio of microservices and distributed systems across Python, AWS, and AI-enabled tooling. You will guide architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based experiences for millions of customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, technical leadership, and ongoing modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative 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
• Mentor engineers and participate in internal/external tech communities
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for customers

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

Scala

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Open Source RDBMS/NoSQL

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead a portfolio of microservices and distributed systems across Python, AWS, and AI-enabled tooling. You will guide architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based experiences for millions of customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, technical leadership, and ongoing modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable data platforms.