Capital One
Full Stack Engineer 4 (Python, AWS)
$179K–$225K
McLean, VA +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Richmond, VA
Plano, TX - Experience
- At least 4 years in software engineering and at least 2 years in public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies. Preferred experience includes multiple requirements ranging from 1+ to 7+ years, depending on the area.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.
About the job
Leads engineering projects and developers to build and operate cloud-based, full-stack systems and microservices that meet regulatory needs and deliver customer experiences.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers; set engineering standards and provide technical direction across Agile teams.
- Partner with product managers and architects to design and deliver cloud solutions, service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.
- Improve system performance and operational excellence through refactoring, technical-debt reduction, 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 with AI coding tools, mentoring, observability, APIs, CI/CD, cloud troubleshooting, or technical leadership.
Pay
$179,400 - $204,700 USD base salary (Plano, TX); $179,400 - $204,700 USD base salary (Richmond, VA); $197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (McLean, VA)
Tools
Python, AWS, Java, Scala, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript
AI focus
Preferred experience includes modern AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
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