Lead Fullstack Software Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Lead Fullstack Software Engineer (AWS): Building and modernizing workforce management systems with an accent on end-to-end application development and cloud-native architecture. Focus on driving automation initiatives, scaling demand forecasting solutions, and mentoring engineering teams within a high-impact financial services environment.

Location: Must be based in McLean, VA (On-site)

Salary: $197,300 - $225,100 per year

Company

Capital One is a major financial services corporation focused on leveraging technology to empower customers and modernize banking infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead a portfolio of technology projects and a team of developers focused on distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
• Build end-to-end applications using a modern stack including AWS, Python, Node.js, and Vue.js.
• Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions for credit card services.
• Mentor engineering team members and participate in internal and external technology communities.
• Drive automation initiatives to transform manual workforce management processes into scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship or immigration support provided.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, Python, or Go.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity.
• 1+ years of people management experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
• 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits.
• Performance-based incentive compensation including cash bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment.
• Commitment to a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment.