Full-stack Engineer 3

Capital One • San Jose, CA

1d • $161,800 - $184,600

About The Position

Capital One is seeking a Full-stack Software Engineer to help drive a major transformation using open-source frameworks and emerging technologies. The role is part of People Tech, which supports the digital transformation and operational excellence of Capital One’s corporate functions, including HR, Legal, Brand, and Global Workplace Services. People Tech’s Engineering, Data, and Enablement Towers build scalable platforms and data-driven insights focused on long-term stability and security. The team also promotes architectural consistency and experimentation across the organization.

The engineer will collaborate with Agile teams and product managers to develop and deliver full-stack, cloud-based solutions. The role involves using modern technologies and AWS services, contributing to scalable APIs and system interfaces, and integrating risk awareness into day-to-day engineering work. The position is available in several listed locations, with location-specific salary ranges. It is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field, including Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience; internship experience does not apply.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of coding experience with at least one of Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, or Scala.
• 2 or more years of experience with databases and database management systems.
• 2 or more years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies.
• 3 or more years of experience contributing to open-source frameworks.
• 2 or more years of experience with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
• 3 or more years of experience creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs.
• 2 or more years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
• 2 or more years of experience using Git-based version-control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• 2 or more years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments.
• Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots.
• Experience using observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems.
• Experience with interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity using capabilities beyond basic code completion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Agile teams and product managers to design, develop, test, and deliver robust, full-stack, cloud-based solutions.
• Build and deploy solutions using modern technologies and a variety of AWS services.
• Participate in peer code reviews to support adherence to coding standards.
• Contribute to the design and documentation of scalable APIs and system interfaces.
• Stay current on technology trends, experiment with new technologies, and contribute to the engineering community through learning and mentorship.
• Consider cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (including OBL and SOX), audits, and change management risks in daily work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.
• Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level