Capital One
Full- Stack Engineer 4 (Python)
$197K–$225K
McLean, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- At least 4 years in software engineering and at least 2 years in cloud-related technologies. Preferred experience includes 7+ years coding with more than two specified languages and other specialty areas ranging from 1+ to 4+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; a Master’s Degree 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 teams and projects to build and operate cloud-based full-stack and distributed microservices that meet regulatory and customer needs.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers, setting design, development, and operational standards.
- Collaborate with product managers and architects to deliver cloud solutions and define service boundaries, integrations, and reusable frameworks.
- Improve systems through refactoring, performance work, mentoring, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
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
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field; experience coding with more than two listed languages, with 7+ years preferred.
- Experience with AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots, or interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
Pay
$197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (McLean, VA); performance-based incentive compensation may also be offered, with no amount stated.
Tools
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker
AI focus
Preferred experience using AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots, including interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
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