Lead Data Engineer

Mc Lean, Virginia

Capital One
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Join Our Innovative Engineering Team.

Are you passionate about developing groundbreaking technology solutions? Do you thrive on tackling complex business challenges in a dynamic and collaborative environment? At Capital One, you will find a community of innovators-builders, creators, and disruptors-dedicated to creating real value for our customers. We are looking for experienced Data Engineers who are eager to combine data with emerging technologies and drive meaningful change within Capital One.

About Capital One Dealer Tech Auto Finance
Capital One Dealer Tech Auto is a pioneering division within Capital One Financial Services that focuses on state-of-the-art auto loan technology. We partner with car dealerships across the nation to facilitate the origination of significant volumes of auto loan contracts, continually striving to enhance the sales and funding process with innovative solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Collaborate with your team to design and build a robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant streaming data platform that delivers timely and impactful insights.
  • Develop the next generation of Distributed Streaming Data Pipelines and Analytics Data Stores utilizing leading frameworks such as Flink and Spark Streaming, along with programming languages like Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Contribute to building data pipelines using big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Flink, Kafka, Snowflake, and AWS Big Data Services) on medium to large datasets.
  • Engage in an agile environment focused on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and application resiliency, working closely with Cyber & Security teams.
  • Stay ahead of technology trends, mentor peers, and participate meaningfully in tech communities, while constantly experimenting with new technologies.
  • Work in synergy with Agile teams to design, develop, test, and support technical solutions across full-stack development tools and technologies.
  • Team up with developers who specialize in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full stack systems.
  • Partner with digital product managers to deliver comprehensive cloud-based solutions that enhance user experiences, empowering millions of Americans financially.
  • Conduct unit tests and perform rigorous code reviews to ensure high-quality, optimized performance in your outputs.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 3 years of application development experience (excluding internship experience)
  • At least 1 year of experience with big data technologies
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of application development experience, particularly with Python, SQL, Scala, or Java
  • 2+ years of experience utilizing public cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • 3+ years of experience with distributed data computing tools (e.g., Kafka, Spark, or Flink)
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in real-time data and streaming applications
  • 2+ years with NoSQL implementation (DynamoDB, OpenSearch)
  • 2+ years of data warehousing experience (preferably with Redshift or Snowflake)
  • 3+ years of proficiency in UNIX/Linux, including basic command usage and Shell Scripting
  • 2+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices
Please note, Capital One is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.

Salary Information: The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role have been listed, depending on the location:

McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Senior Data Engineer

Plano, TX: $144,200 - $164,600 for Senior Data Engineer

Compensation also includes performance-based incentives which may contain bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

Discover the comprehensive benefits that Capital One offers to support your well-being. Eligibility may vary based on status and level.

This position will be accepting applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

Capital One is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of various protected statuses.

Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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