Lead Data Engineer (Bank Tech)

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring
Mclean, Va, US Posted 139 days ago $197,300$225,100 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Data Engineer at Bank Tech, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing the company's data infrastructure and analytics capabilities. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable data solutions, overseeing ETL processes, and ensuring data quality and security. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust data pipelines that support critical business decisions. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark is a plus. This role demands expertise in database management, data warehousing, and automation tools, all while addressing the unique challenges of financial data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Python SQL AWS Kubernetes Terraform Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Snowflake BigQuery Hadoop Spark Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and implement data engineering solutions to support business intelligence needs.
  • Optimize data pipelines for efficiency and scalability in a banking environment.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and validation processes.
  • Develop ETL jobs to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
  • Maintain and enhance metadata management systems for better data governance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven experience leading data engineering teams and projects.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale data architectures.
  • Strong skills in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for data solutions.
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
  • Excellent knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data management.

Market check

Salary context

This $197,300–$225,100 range sits above 71% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$145,752$213,480

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,000$220,900

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 489 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 483 roles with salary data.

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