Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Python/AWS Platform

Capital One; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and full-stack systems. You will collaborate with digital product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans toward financial empowerment.

Requirements include a CS-related degree, 4+ years in software engineering, and 2+ years on AWS/GCP/Azure. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, modernization, and strong coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; required.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience; required.
• At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure); required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions for customer experiences.
• Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and set standards for design and operational excellence.
• Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.
• Identify areas for improvement and reduce technical debt through targeted refactoring.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Go

Node.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

CI/CD

Observability

AI tooling

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of distributed microservices and full-stack systems. You will collaborate with digital product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans toward financial empowerment.

Requirements include a CS-related degree, 4+ years in software engineering, and 2+ years on AWS/GCP/Azure. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, modernization, and strong coding standards.