About the Role
Full Stack Engineer 5 is now open at Capital One, with the team working in an on-site setup. More jobs at Capital One and this is a senior-level opportunity for a practitioner who’s comfortable leading by example on technically demanding work. If growth and real ownership matter to you, this role is worth exploring further.
This Full Stack Engineer 5 role at Capital One puts you alongside experienced peers tackling problems that matter to the business, with real ownership built in. This is a full-time position with the stability and benefits that come with a permanent role.
Role Overview
As a senior contributor, your day-to-day work will carry real weight on the team. Day to day, a Full Stack Engineer 5 at this level is typically responsible for:
- architect and build features across both the front-end and back-end of the application
- coordinate with product and design teams to translate requirements into shipped functionality
- optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability across the stack
- produce clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
Outside of the core work, clear communication with teammates and stakeholders matters, along with documenting your work and looking for ways to improve how the team ships software.
Requirements & Qualifications
Candidates for this senior role should be able to demonstrate:
- strong understanding of APIs, databases, and modern web frameworks
- comfort working across the stack and adapting to different parts of the codebase
- experience building production applications across front-end and back-end layers
- an eye for clean, maintainable, well-tested code
Capital One still wants to hear from candidates who don’t tick every box here — ability and growth potential count for a lot too.
Location & Work Setup
You’d be based in United States for this role. It’s structured as an on-site position, with the team working together in person to collaborate closely on a daily basis. Any specifics around work arrangements or relocation get confirmed during the interview process. Like most on-site roles, it involves a mix of synchronous meetings and asynchronous updates, so clear communication matters alongside technical skill.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Head to Capital One’s careers page with a current resume that speaks to this Full Stack Engineer 5 role. A short note explaining your interest in the team and role can help you stand out from the pool. View all Full-Stack Engineer openings if you’d like to compare this opportunity with similar openings.
