Lead Data Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$215,200–$245,600 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $230k
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This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $146,037–$216,656 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 798 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 791 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Data Engineer

As a Lead Data Engineer on the Transaction Core team within Capital One's PINT organization, you will lead the development and maintenance of foundational data platforms that enable real-time analysis of customer transaction data. Your responsibilities include designing scalable data pipelines, implementing robust data governance practices, and ensuring the reliability and performance of critical financial services infrastructure. You will work with cutting-edge technologies such as Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Snowflake, while leveraging Python and SQL to build innovative solutions that enhance our understanding of customer spend patterns. This role demands expertise in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, data engineering best practices, and a deep commitment to delivering actionable insights that improve the financial well-being of customers through intelligent transaction processing systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement data engineering solutions to support real-time transaction analysis.
  • Ensure the reliability and scalability of data platforms for customer spend insights.
  • Develop resilient data pipelines to process high volumes of transactional data.
  • Collaborate on building intelligent systems that enhance customer financial experiences.
  • Maintain foundational data infrastructure critical for Capital One’s payment intelligence.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in data engineering or related field.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale data processing systems.
  • Strong background in cloud technologies, preferably AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
  • Excellent knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

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