Capital One
Full Stack Engineer 4 (Python, Java, AWS)
$179K–$225K
McLean, VA +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Plano, TX
Chicago, IL - 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 and additional requirements of 1–4+ years across several areas.
- 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 for this position.
About the job
Leads engineering projects and teams building full-stack, cloud-based systems and microservices that support regulatory needs and customer experiences.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers, providing technical direction and engineering standards.
- Build cloud-based solutions and collaborate with product managers and architects on service design.
- Improve system performance, reduce technical debt, and evaluate emerging technologies.
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
- Experience with modern AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, or interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
- Experience leading engineering efforts, mentoring engineers, or improving distributed-system performance.
Pay
USD $179,400 - $204,700 base salary (Plano, TX); USD $179,400 - $204,700 base salary (Chicago, IL); USD $197,300 - $225,100 base salary (McLean, VA)
Tools
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS
AI focus
Preferred experience using AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity.
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