Senior Data Engineer (Python, AWS)
Company: Capital One
Location: Lightfoot
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Senior Data Engineer (Python, AWS) at Capital One summary:
Senior Data Engineers at Capital One design, develop, and implement
cloud-based data solutions using technologies like Python, AWS, and
big data platforms. They collaborate with agile teams, utilize
distributed computing tools, and mentor peers to drive technology
transformations. Their work supports financial empowerment by
delivering scalable, high-performance data systems. Senior Data
Engineer (Python, AWS) 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 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 Basic
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree At least 3 years of experience in
application development (Internship experience does not apply) At
least 1 year of experience in big data technologies Preferred
Qualifications: 5 years of experience in application development
including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 2 years of experience with a
public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 3 years
experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce,
Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL) 2 year
experience working on real-time data and streaming applications 2
years of experience with NoSQL implementation (Mongo, Cassandra) 2
years of data warehousing experience (Redshift or Snowflake) 3
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). The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for
this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this
salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work
within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One
is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for
part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number
of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000
for Senior Data Engineer Richmond, VA: $144,200 - $164,600 for
Senior Data Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations
will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and
the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the
time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer
letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based
incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or
long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or
non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial
and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more
at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on
full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and
management level. This role is expected to accept applications for
a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an
equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet)
committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable
federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free
workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified
applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background
inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the
New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code
Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act;
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding
criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in
search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a
position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital
One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at
RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you
provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the
extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For
technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting
process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One
does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for
third-party products, services, educational tools or other
information available through this site. Capital One Financial is
made up of several different entities. Please note that any
position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position
posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any
position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines
Service Corp. (COPSSC). Keywords: Data Engineering, Python, AWS,
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Data Warehousing,
Agile Development, Machine Learning, NoSQL
Keywords: Capital One, Hampton , Senior Data Engineer (Python, AWS), IT / Software / Systems , Lightfoot, Virginia
