Lead Data Engineer (Enterprise Platform Technology) at Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

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: 7+ years of experience in application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Preferred: 4+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL)
Preferred: 4+ years experience working on real-time data and streaming applications
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with NoSQL implementation (Mongo, Cassandra)
Preferred: 4+ years of data warehousing experience (Redshift or Snowflake)
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux including basic commands and shell scripting
Preferred: 2+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScalaPythonRedshiftSnowflakeNoSQLRDBMSmachine learningmicroservicesAgile

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the basic qualifications for this Lead Data Engineer role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree, at least 4 years of experience in application development (excluding internships), at least 2 years in big data technologies, and at least 1 year with cloud computing like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

What programming languages and technologies will I work with?

You'll utilize programming languages like Java, Scala, Python, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, and cloud-based data warehousing services such as Redshift and Snowflake.

What is the work environment like at Capital One for this role?

It's a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment with a team of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who solve real problems, working in Agile teams on full-stack development.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this position?

Preferred qualifications include 7+ years in application development with Python, SQL, Scala, or Java; 4+ years with public cloud, distributed data tools like Spark or Kafka, NoSQL, data warehousing like Redshift or Snowflake, real-time streaming, UNIX/Linux, and Agile practices.

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$15.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Lead Data Engineer (Enterprise Platform Technology) at Capital One

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Capital One

About Capital One

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Onsite Health Centers

Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability insurance

Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays

Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes

Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.

Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.

Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.

The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.

Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.

Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.

Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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