Lead Data Engineer

Mc Lean, Virginia

Capital One
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Are you passionate about building innovative technology solutions? Do you thrive on tackling complex business challenges in a collaborative and dynamic environment? At Capital One, you'll join a vibrant community of innovators who create impactful solutions that meet real customer needs. We are on the lookout for Data Engineers eager to integrate data with cutting-edge technologies. As a part of our team, you will play a key role in our transformational journey at Capital One.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate within Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support full-stack technical solutions.
  • Engage with a talented team of developers proficient in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full-stack systems.
  • Utilize programming languages, including Java, Scala, and Python, along with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, as well as cloud-based data warehousing services like Redshift and Snowflake.
  • Stay updated on technology trends, experiment with new tools, engage with technology communities, and mentor fellow engineers.
  • Work alongside digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that empower millions of Americans financially.
  • Conduct unit tests and collaborate with team members to ensure code is well-designed, elegantly written, and optimized for performance.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in application development (no internship experience).
  • At least 1 year of experience in big data technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in application development, including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java.
  • 2+ years of experience with public cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • 3+ years of experience with distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL).
  • 2+ years of experience in real-time data and streaming applications.
  • 2+ years of experience with testing frameworks (Pytest, Behave).
  • 2+ years of experience with NoSQL databases (Mongo, Cassandra).
  • 2+ years of data warehousing experience (Redshift or Snowflake).
  • 3+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux, including basic commands and shell scripting.
  • 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies.
Please note that Capital One does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum Full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below: McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000; Richmond, VA: $144,200 - $164,600. Actual salary will be reflected in the candidate's offer letter. This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being. Learn more about our offerings on the Capital One Careers website. Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status and management level.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any non-job-related factors.

Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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