Capital One

LeadDataEngineer-DataTransformation(ModelingandArchitecture)

$197–225k Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Lead Data Engineer - Data Transformation (Modeling and Architecture) at Capital One. Skills: Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Transformation, Big Data, Cloud Computing. Design and maintain comprehensive data models—spanning conceptual, logical, and physical layers. Architect and implement robust data ecosystem solutions, including Data Lake and Data Warehouse patterns”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure scalable architecture and high data integrity across enterprise systems; Support diverse analytical and operational requirements; Process large-scale datasets efficiently; Ensure data compliance and discoverability; Meet organizational goals; Drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solving complex business problems

Eligibility Requirements

Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree, At least 4 years of experience in application development, At least 2 years of experience in big data technologies, At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Design and maintain comprehensive data models—spanning conceptual

Architect and implement robust data ecosystem solutions

including Data Lake and Data Warehouse patterns

Support high-performance data pipelines and complex transformations that utilize SQL

and Python to process large-scale datasets efficiently

Define and Enforce rigorous data governance standards while managing metadata frameworks

Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights

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

and support technical solutions

Work with a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning

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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with stakeholders to meet organizational goals; Collaborate with and across Agile teams; Work with a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, AI, distributed microservices, and full stack systems; Collaborate with digital product managers

Communication Scope

Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights

Process & Methodology

Lead initiatives

Full Job Description

Lead Data Engineer - Data Transformation (Modeling and Architecture) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative,[ ](https://www.capitalone.com/diversity/business-resource-groups/)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:** * Design and maintain comprehensive data models—spanning conceptual, logical, and physical layers—to ensure scalable architecture and high data integrity across enterprise systems. * 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 &

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