As a Senior Lead Data Engineer at our company in New York, you will join a dynamic and innovative team responsible for architecting and implementing large-scale data solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing robust data pipelines, developing scalable ETL processes, and building advanced analytics platforms to support business intelligence needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, accuracy, and security across various domains such as finance and healthcare. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in cloud technologies like AWS or Azure, proficiency in SQL, Python, and Java, and a strong understanding of big data frameworks including Hadoop and Spark. This role demands expertise in managing complex datasets and delivering high-performance solutions to drive strategic decision-making within the organization.
Design and implement complex data engineering solutions to support business intelligence needs.
Optimize data pipelines for efficiency, scalability, and reliability across multiple platforms.
Develop ETL processes to integrate diverse data sources into a unified analytics platform.
Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and validation procedures.
Lead the documentation of data architecture and maintain up-to-date technical specifications.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master's Degree preferred
Extensive experience in data engineering and architecture
Proficiency in big data technologies and tools
Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Leadership in managing complex data projects
Market check
Salary context
This
$250,800–$286,200
range sits above
96%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$123,700–$212,820
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$133,487–$211,200
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.