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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation - **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $179,400.0 - $204,700.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Distributed Data Store, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Scala (Programming Language), Scaled Agile Framework, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Electronic Medical Records, Cassandra, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d396f505788cf847 ## About the Role * 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 * 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). ## Description The Bank Tech Data, Decisioning, & Market Services Domain serves as the analytical engine of the bank, building the infrastructure that turns data into smart, fast decisions. We integrate data and AI capabilities into a single, cohesive platform that supports our business and capital market teams. Our focus is on creating a modern data architecture that allows us to leverage information responsibly, providing the predictive insights needed to deliver better outcomes for our clients. Looking ahead, our imperatives are centered on evolving our predictive insights and scaling our AI-driven decisioning models. 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 ## Related Videos - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)