Lead Data Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Mclean, Va, US Posted 59 days ago $197,300–$225,100 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Data Engineer at our company in McLean, VA, you will lead the design and implementation of data infrastructure to support complex business intelligence needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines, automate data processing tasks, and ensure data quality and security. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, collaborating on big data projects, and optimizing existing systems for performance. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree along with expertise in technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka, alongside proficiency in SQL, Python, and Java. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is highly valued. This role involves tackling large-scale data challenges within the financial services sector, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of data engineering best practices.

Skills

Python SQL Pandas NumPy Apache Spark Hadoop AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Git Jenkins PostgreSQL MongoDB

What you'll do

  • Design and implement data engineering solutions to support business intelligence needs.
  • Optimize data pipelines for efficiency and scalability across multiple platforms.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and validation processes.
  • Develop ETL jobs to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
  • Maintain documentation for data systems and procedures for future reference.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Extensive experience in data engineering and architecture.
  • Proficiency in big data technologies and tools.
  • Strong skills in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
  • Experience leading data engineering teams and projects.
  • Ability to design and optimize complex data pipelines.

Market check

Salary context

This $197,300–$225,100 range sits above 80% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$125,050–$204,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,800–$209,187

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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