Capital One
Full Stack Software Engineer 4 - Go, Python, Java, AWS
$179K–$225K
Richmond, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, VA
McLean, VA - 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 in more than two listed languages and additional role-specific experience ranging 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
- 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 full-stack, cloud-based systems that meet regulatory needs and support customer experiences.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers, setting engineering standards and providing technical direction across Agile teams.
- Build and improve distributed microservices and full-stack cloud solutions; define service boundaries and integration patterns with architects.
- Mentor engineers, evaluate emerging technologies, and improve system performance and operational excellence.
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 or IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
Pay
$197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (McLean, VA); $179,400 - $204,700 USD base salary (Richmond, VA)
Tools
Go, Python, Java, Scala, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS
AI focus
Preferred experience includes leveraging AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots, including interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion, to accelerate productivity.
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