Sr Lead Full Stack Engineer

Date PostedMay 20, 2026LocationRemote / McLean, VACompanyCapital OneSalaryRemote: $209,000 - $238,500; McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of next-generation AI solutions for Capital One Shopping. You will work in a fast-paced environment to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that enhance customer financial empowerment. This role involves utilizing full-stack technologies and AI to pioneer new features and mentor engineering talent.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of AI-driven shopping solutions
  • Collaborate with product managers on cloud-based delivery
  • Mentor engineers and promote technical community engagement
  • Design and implement scalable full-stack architectures

Required Skills

  • JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, SQL
  • AWS/Cloud Computing expertise
  • AI Tooling, LLMs, and MCP proficiency
  • Docker, Kubernetes, and Open Source frameworks

Job Details

What You'll Do: - Be a hands-on leader driving the development of next-generation AI solutions for the future of shopping. - Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community. - Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. - Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply) - At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Preferred Qualifications: - Expert-level proficiency in MCP, AI Tooling, and/or LLMs - Startup experience with a history of shipping products at high speed. - 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go - 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service - 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks