Lead Data Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VANew York, NY
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 35 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $196k

This role $211k

$170k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $175,946–$216,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $196k 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 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Data Engineer

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Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, SQL, GenAI) (Enterprise Platforms Technology) joins the Marketing and Messaging team to build scalable platforms for omnichannel messages in owned and paid Adtech channels. This role involves collaborating with Agile teams to design, develop, test, and support technical solutions within a full-stack environment. The engineer will work alongside experts in machine learning and distributed microservices to deliver robust cloud-based solutions. Key technologies include Python, Java, Scala, SQL, and NoSQL databases, along with cloud warehousing services like Redshift and Snowflake. Candidates should possess experience with big data tools such as Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop, as well as proficiency in Linux shell scripting. The role focuses on solving complex business problems by integrating emerging technologies to deliver hyper-personalized experiences while mentoring others and ensuring code is rigorously tuned for performance.

Skills

Python SQL AWS Snowflake Redshift Scala Java NoSQL RDBMS Spark Kafka Hadoop Hive EMR MapReduce GenAI Agile Linux Shell Scripting

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and implement technical solutions using full-stack development tools and technologies.
Build scalable platforms for delivering omnichannel messages across owned and paid Adtech channels.
Develop robust cloud-based solutions using Python, SQL, Java, or Scala on AWS, Redshift, or Snowflake.
Implement distributed microservices and manage data in RDBMS and NoSQL databases.
Perform unit tests and conduct code reviews to ensure high performance and elegant design.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging technology trends.
Develop hyper-personalized customer experiences by integrating data with machine learning and GenAI technologies.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of experience in application development.
At least 2 years of experience in big data technologies.
At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
1+ years of experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot.
7+ years of experience in application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java.
4+ years of experience with distributed data/computing tools, NoSQL implementation, and data warehousing (Redshift or Snowflake).
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