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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - Data Transformation (Modeling... - **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $197,300.0 - $225,100.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Distributed Data Store, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), 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, Data Lakes, Cassandra, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnvpea ## 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: + 4+ years of experience in Data Architecture / Data Modeling + 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 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: + Build and maintain comprehensive data models-spanning conceptual, logical, and physical layers-to ensure scalable architecture and high data integrity across enterprise systems. + Lead design of the org data landscape by applying Consumer Driven design principles, ensuring that data structures reflect business realities and evolving organizational needs + Architect and implement robust data ecosystem solutions, including Data Lake and Data Warehouse patterns, to support diverse analytical and operational requirements. + Support high-performance data pipelines and complex transformations that utilize SQL, Spark, and Python to process large-scale datasets efficiently. + Define and Enforce rigorous data governance standards while managing metadata frameworks to ensure data compliance and discoverability + Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights, working independently to lead initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to meet organizational goals. + Contribute to the evolution of the data ecosystem by designing AI-ready architectures + Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, implement, and support technical solutions + Work with a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, AI, distributed microservices, and full stack systems + 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 ## 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 - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [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) - [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) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025)