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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $179,400.0 - $204,700.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Distributed Data Store, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Scaled Agile Framework, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Low Latency, Apache Flink, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.capitalonecareers.com/job/plano/lead-data-engineer/1732/96474790784 ## 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 Java, Python, SQL, or Scala * 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) * 4+ years experience with Distributed data computing tools (Flink, Kafka, Spark) * 4+ year experience working on real-time data and streaming applications * 4+ years of experience with NoSQL implementation (DynamoDB, OpenSearch) * 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, 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, 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: * Lead design and build Enterprise Level scalable, low-latency, fault-tolerant, well governed, well managed data platforms and data processing applications that provides meaningful and timely insights * Build the next generation of data driven Governance Controls, Distributed Data Pipelines and Analytics Data Stores using programming languages like Python, Java, Typescript, React * Lead a group of engineers building data pipelines using big data technologies (Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Kafka, AWS Big Data Services, Redshift) on medium to large scale datasets * Influence best practices for Data Pipeline design, Data architecture and processing of structured and unstructured data. * Work in a creative & collaborative environment driven by agile methodologies with focus on CI/CD, Application Resiliency Standards, and partnership with Cyber & Security teams * 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 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 * 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 - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)