Job Description

Salary: $244,700 - 279,200 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree; a masters degree in computer science or a related discipline is preferred.
• We require at least 7 years of experience in software engineering.
• We require at least 7 years of experience designing distributed systems, backend architectures, and API platforms.
• We require at least 5 years of experience working with public cloud technologies.
• We prefer 10+ years of hands-on experience building and architecting solutions on AWS.
• We prefer relevant cloud or data platform certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Snowflake/Databricks credentials.
• We prefer 10+ years of professional coding experience in widely used languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Swift.
• We prefer 8+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle, from concept through architecture, testing, deployment, and production support.
• We prefer experience modernizing large-scale, non-greenfield environments that use multiple languages and frameworks.
• We prefer deep knowledge of Backend-for-Frontend and Server-Driven UI architectures at scale.
• We prefer strong practical expertise in Site Reliability Engineering, chaos engineering, and observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and tracing.
• We prefer a proven background in merging or migrating technology stacks after acquisitions or organizational changes.
• We prefer experience implementing artificial intelligence or AI-enabled solutions.

• We will lead the shift toward a dynamically driven architecture using server-driven UI and Backend-for-Frontend patterns to separate front-end experiences from backend complexity.
• We will guide the convergence strategy for multiple technology stacks, determining where differentiation adds value and where it introduces unnecessary technical debt.
• We will identify and implement AI-powered improvements across our software development lifecycle to speed delivery and strengthen code reliability.
• We will direct the technical execution of a varied portfolio spanning distributed microservices, web and mobile applications, and fraud and decisioning models.
• We will partner with product, program management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams across our enterprise to improve business outcomes through strong technical solutions.
• We will share knowledge through system design sessions, code reviews, experimentation with new tools, and participation in internal and external technology communities.
• We will build our engineering brand by serving as a recognized subject-matter resource on key technologies and technology-enabled capabilities.
• We will mentor internal talent and help recruit external talent to strengthen our technology organization.
• We will raise awareness of modern technologies and communicate the business and engineering value they bring.
• We will foster an inclusive environment where ideas are heard, respected, and advanced.
• We will promote engineering excellence by encouraging solution reuse and inner sourcing wherever practical.
• We will act as a trusted advisor for a defined technology, platform, or capability area, shaping use cases and implementation direction consistently.

• AI
• API
• AWS
• Architect
• Backend
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Frontend
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Mobile
• OpenTelemetry
• Prometheus
• Python
• Snowflake
• Swift
• TypeScript
• Web
• microservices
• UX UI Design
• Flow
• Machine Learning

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We are Capital One, and our Acquisitions Technology organization owns the customer journey from account opening through decisioning and onboarding for our Retail and Small Business banks. In this remote-eligible Distinguished Engineer role, you will help define the future of cloud-based banking, lead technical strategy for a large engineering group, and serve as the lead architect for a critical growth area. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports overall well-being, along with eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation. This role is open to remote employees, and compensation varies by location, with published salary ranges for remote, McLean, and New York candidates. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, engineering excellence, and developing the next generation of technical talent.

last updated 21 week of 2026

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