Lead Data Engineer (Python, SQL, AWS)
Company: Capital One
Location: Sandy Hook
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Lead Data Engineer (Python, SQL, AWS) at Capital One summary:
The Lead Data Engineer at Capital One designs, develops, and
implements scalable data solutions using technologies such as
Python, SQL, and AWS cloud services. This role involves
collaboration with Agile teams, mentoring peers, and leveraging big
data tools to solve complex business challenges. The position
supports cloud-based data warehousing and streaming applications to
drive financial empowerment for millions of users. Lead Data
Engineer (Python, SQL, 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. 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, Scala, or Java 4
years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure,
Google Cloud) 4 years experience with Distributed data/computing
tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or
MySQL) 4 year 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 2 years of experience with Agile
engineering practices 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, or another type of work
authorization). 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. McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700
for Lead Data Engineer Plano, TX: $175,800 - $200,700 for Lead Data
Engineer Richmond, VA: $175,800 - $200,700 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. 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
RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . 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 Careers@capitalone.com 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). Keywords: Data Engineering, Python, SQL,
AWS, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Agile, Machine
Learning, Distributed Systems
Keywords: Capital One, Tuckahoe , Lead Data Engineer (Python, SQL, AWS), IT / Software / Systems , Sandy Hook, Virginia
