Software Engineer Python/Node

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Contract - W2
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Software Engineer Python/Node

Job Details

Title: Software Engineer Python/Node | AWS | Email Platform
Type: 12-Month Contract (W2)

Interview Process: 1-hour Zoom video interview with Hiring Manager and one team member

Overview:
We're looking for a Software Engineer to support enterprise email platforms, automated testing of end-to-end email flows, and overall infrastructure modernization efforts within a large-scale Capital One environment. This role is hands-on with Python/Node scripting and AWS DevOps tooling, working directly with a hiring manager who's actively modernizing a critical messaging platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support enterprise email platforms and services in a high-volume production environment
  • Build and maintain automated tests for end-to-end email flows (functional, integration, and regression)
  • Contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives for email delivery, monitoring, and reliability
  • Develop scripts and tooling in Python and Node.js to improve automation, observability, and operational efficiency
  • Work with AWS services and DevOps tooling to support deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and environment configuration
  • Troubleshoot issues across email infrastructure, APIs, and related systems
  • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and platform teams in an agile environment
  • Participate in code reviews, best-practice discussions, and ongoing platform improvements

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong scripting/development experience in Python and Node.js
  • Hands-on AWS and DevOps experience (CI/CD, pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring, logging, etc.)
  • Experience supporting email platforms or messaging systems (SMTP, email gateways, ESPs, email APIs, deliverability, etc.)
  • Background with automated testing and test frameworks for end-to-end flows
  • Prior experience working in or with a Capital One environment is strongly preferred
  • Ability to work onsite in McLean, VA (onsite) or Richmond, VA (hybrid) no full-time remote
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working with multiple technical teams

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