Capital One
Full-stack Engineer 4
$197K–$225K
McLean, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- At least 4 years in software engineering and at least 2 years with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies. Preferred experience includes 7+ years coding with more than two listed languages; other preferred experience ranges from 1+ to 4+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; preferred Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support.
About the job
Leads engineering teams in building and operating cloud-based full-stack and microservices solutions that meet regulatory needs and improve customer experiences.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with product managers and architects to deliver cloud solutions and define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.
- Improve system performance and reduce technical debt through refactoring, emerging technology evaluation, and operational ownership.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
- At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply).
- At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies.
Nice to have
- Experience with modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots or interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
- Experience leading engineering initiatives, mentoring engineers, and establishing coding standards and design patterns.
Pay
USD $197,300 - $225,100 annual base salary (McLean, VA). Performance-based incentive compensation may also be available; no amount stated.
Tools
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker
AI focus
Preferred experience includes using AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
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