The Lead Data Engineer role involves designing and maintaining comprehensive data models across conceptual, logical, and physical layers to ensure scalable architecture and high data integrity. This senior position requires architecting robust data ecosystem solutions including Data Lake and Warehouse patterns, supporting efficient data pipelines with SQL, Spark, and Python, and enforcing rigorous data governance standards. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in data architecture and modeling, contributing to the evolution of AI-ready architectures while collaborating with Agile teams on technical solutions. This role demands expertise in machine learning, AI, distributed microservices, and full-stack systems, ensuring high performance and compliance within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Skills
SQL
Spark
Python
Data Lake
Data Warehouse
Data Governance
Metadata Frameworks
Agile Methodology
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
PostgreSQL
Snowflake
Hadoop
Apache Spark
MongoDB
Redis
What you'll do
Design and maintain comprehensive data models across conceptual, logical, and physical layers.
Architect and implement robust data ecosystem solutions including Data Lake and Warehouse patterns.
Support high-performance data pipelines using SQL, Spark, and Python for large-scale datasets.
Define and enforce rigorous data governance standards to ensure compliance and discoverability.
Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights independently.
What we're looking for
4+ years of experience in data architecture and modeling.
Expertise in designing comprehensive data models across conceptual, logical, and physical layers.
Proficiency in implementing robust data ecosystem solutions using Data Lake and Warehouse patterns.
Experience with high-performance data pipelines utilizing SQL, Spark, and Python for large-scale datasets.
Ability to define and enforce rigorous data governance standards and manage metadata frameworks.
Strong collaboration skills within Agile teams for technical solution development and support.
Market check
Salary context
This
$197,300–$225,100
range sits above
77%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$128,100–$202,560
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 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.