Capital One

Capital One

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Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, SQL, GenAI) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
AI & Data Generative AI Engineering Data Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
McLean, Virginia, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Internship
Education
Bachelor's
Visa support
No Visa Support

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About the role

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Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, SQL, GenAI) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

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 Sr. Data Engineers who are passionate about data, data modeling, data quality, governance and permissible use and building data pipelines  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.

Team:

The Marketing and Messaging team is responsible for delivering hyper-personalized messages and experiences that will delight the customer, attract prospects and drive increasing business value. The team builds scalable platforms that deliver omnichannel messages in owned and paid Adtech channels. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions using data movement tools and technologies

  • Work, as a lead developer, with a team of developers with 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, Databricks

  • Optimize information system for end-user 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

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, Spark, ETL tools, AWS Glue

  • 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

  • 4+ years of experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, or MySQL)

  • 4+ years of experience working on real-time data and streaming applications 

  • 4+ years of experience with NoSQL implementation (Mongo, Cassandra) 

  • 4+ years of data warehousing experience (Redshift or Snowflake) 

  • 4+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux including basic commands and shell scripting

  • 4+ years of experience with data modeling for data warehousing 

  • 2+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices 

  • 1+ years of experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the software delivery

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).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Data Engineer


 

McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 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.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Capital One

About the company

Capital One

Large Enterprise

Capital One is a prominent financial services company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, specializing in credit cards, banking, auto loans, and savings accounts. Established in 1994, the company has grown to become one of the largest issuers of credit cards in the United States, known for its innovative approach to banking and commitment to customer service. Capital One leverages technology and data analysis to enhance financial solutions, making banking easier and more accessible for its diverse customer base. With a strong focus on inclusion and community engagement, Capital One offers various opportunities for students and recent graduates to launch their careers in finance and technology.