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Lead Full Stack Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

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Lead Full Stack Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

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Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

Lead Full-Stack Developer Remote This role supports a federal client and requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. No sponsorship is available. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead full stack engineer in the United States is $134,771.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $158,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Full Stack Engineer vs Software Architect?

AspectLead Full Stack EngineerSoftware Architect
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, experience in full stack developmentBachelor's or Master's in CS, software design certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHands-on coding, team leadership, project managementDesigning system architecture, high-level technical planning
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, and product teamsUsed in large enterprises, consulting firms, and complex system projects
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on coding, team leadership, project deliveryFocus on system design, technical standards, long-term architecture

The Lead Full Stack Engineer is primarily involved in coding, leading development teams, and managing projects. In contrast, a Software Architect focuses on designing overall system architecture and technical standards. While both roles require strong technical skills, the Lead Full Stack Engineer is more hands-on, whereas the Software Architect is more strategic and design-oriented.

What is a lead full stack engineer?

A lead full stack engineer is a senior software developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web applications. They often oversee technical teams, coordinate project tasks, and ensure code quality, using skills in programming languages, frameworks, and tools like JavaScript, React, Node.js, and version control systems. Leadership, strong problem-solving, and communication skills are essential in this role.
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Infographic showing various Lead Full Stack Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,771 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Mclean, VA • On-site

Capital One
Funds, Trusts and Financial Programs • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company

  • Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, 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, Java, 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 4 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:

  • Master's Degree

  • 7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go

  • 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service

  • 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks

  • 1+ years of people management experience

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software Engineer


New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead Software Engineer










Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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