Lead Data Engineer – Python, AWS & Big Data Platform

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 197,300 - 225,100; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and build scalable data pipelines and platforms in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will lead a team of engineers, work across Agile teams, and drive data quality, governance, and advanced analytics using Python, SQL, Spark, Kafka, and cloud services.

The role emphasizes building real-time and batch data workflows, mentoring engineers, and delivering robust cloud-based solutions that empower marketing and customer experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of application development experience (Internship experience does not apply).
• At least 2 years of experience in big data technologies.
• At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions using data movement tools and technologies.
• As a lead developer, work with a team of developers who have deep experience in data movement, distributed computing, and full-stack systems.
• Utilize programming languages like Python, SQL, and Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases and cloud-based data warehousing services such as Snowflake and Databricks.
• Optimize information systems for end-users and downstream application consumers by using sound data design practices.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.
• Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
• Perform unit tests and conduct reviews with other team members to make sure your code is rigorously designed, elegantly coded, and effectively tuned for performance

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

Kafka

GenAI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and build scalable data pipelines and platforms in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will lead a team of engineers, work across Agile teams, and drive data quality, governance, and advanced analytics using Python, SQL, Spark, Kafka, and cloud services.

The role emphasizes building real-time and batch data workflows, mentoring engineers, and delivering robust cloud-based solutions that empower marketing and customer experiences