Capital One
Full-stack Engineer 4 (Java/Python, IaC, AWS)
$197K–$225K
McLean, VA · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 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 multiple thresholds from 1+ to 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support for this position.
About the job
Leads engineering projects and developers on the Developer Experience team, building and operating cloud-based full-stack systems and tools that improve developer workflows and meet business and regulatory needs.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers, providing technical direction and setting design, development, and operational standards.
- Build cloud-based solutions and collaborate with product managers and architects on service boundaries, integrations, and reusable frameworks.
- Improve systems through refactoring, performance work, technology evaluation, and mentoring.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
- At least 4 years of software engineering experience; 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
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with AI coding tools and IDE copilots, interactive AI tooling, and/or the other listed preferred engineering skills.
Pay
$197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (McLean, VA)
Tools
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS
AI focus
Preferred experience includes using AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity beyond basic code completion.
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