Lead Data Engineer - Risk Tech (Python, AWS)

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

Job summary

Capital One leads the way in risk technology, delivering real-time data and cloud-based solutions to empower millions of customers. You will design, build, test, and deploy data pipelines and analytics for risk management, collaborating across teams to push the boundaries of modern data engineering.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake/Redshift), plus mentoring teammates and driving best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years of big data technologies experience.
• 1+ year cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• 4+ years SQL/NoSQL data warehousing and real-time data experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions.
• Work with ML, distributed microservices, and full stack systems.
• Utilize Python, SQL, Java/Scala, and cloud data warehousing services like Redshift or Snowflake.
• Mentor engineers and stay current with tech trends and communities.
• Deliver cloud-based solutions that empower customers and support risk decisions.
• Perform unit tests and code reviews for performance and quality.

Skills

Python

SQL

Golang

Java

Scala

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kafka

Spark

MapReduce

Flink

Redshift

Snowflake

UNIX/Linux

DynamoDB

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MapReduce

Flink

EMR

Kafka

Spark

MySQL

Snowflake

Redshift

DynamoDB

Job description

Lead Data Engineer - Risk Tech (Python, AWS)

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative,inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Data Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Data Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

Risk Tech is responsible for transforming risk management into a real time, intelligent discipline powered by modern products and technical capabilities. Our mission is divided into two primary functional pillars: Risk Management Tech (RMT), which develops the frameworks and tools for monitoring risks, testing controls, and managing regulatory requirements; and AML and Compliance Tech (ACT), which ensures our products are delivered ethically and in strict compliance with BSA/AML regulations and global laws.

Reinforcing these pillars are our commitment to Architecture & Engineering Excellence. Our Architecture team bridges the gap between business strategy and technical execution through a customer centric, domain oriented lens, while our Engineering Excellence team empowers our talent to build better, more resilient systems every day. Together, we ensure that Risk Tech isn't just a safeguard - it’s a competitive advantage.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies
• Work with a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full stack systems
• Utilize programming languages like Java, Scala, Python and Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases and Cloud based data warehousing services such as Redshift and Snowflake
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in application development (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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in application development including Python, SQL, Golang, Java or Scala
• 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
• 4+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce, Flink, EMR, Kafka, Spark, or MySQL)
• 4+ years experience working on real-time data and streaming applications
• 4+ years of experience with SQL implementation(PostgreSQL) and NoSQL implementation (DynamoDB)
• 4+ years of data warehousing experience (Snowflake or Redshift)
• 4+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux including basic commands and shell scripting
• 2+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Cambridge, MA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Data Engineer

McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Data Engineer

Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Data Engineer

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.