Senior Full-Stack Engineer & Tech Lead (Cloud, AI)

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of modern software projects. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive cloud-native solutions across distributed microservices.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding in Java/Scala/Python/Go/Node.js and strong focus on performance, design patterns, and operational excellence. The position provides growth within an inclusive engineering culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
• At least 4 years of experience in software engineering
• At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or virtualization technologies

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 members of the engineering community and stay updated on tech trends
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions for millions of users
• Define service boundaries and reusable frameworks with architects
• Identify areas for refactoring to reduce technical debt and improve performance
• Influence long-term technology strategy in a 'you build it, you own it' environment

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Go

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer 4 to lead a portfolio of modern software projects. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive cloud-native solutions across distributed microservices.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding in Java/Scala/Python/Go/Node.js and strong focus on performance, design patterns, and operational excellence. The position provides growth within an inclusive engineering culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work