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# Lead Data Engineer at Capital One

Compensation

$179,400 – $225,100/yr

**Location**
: Wilmington, Delaware · McLean, Virginia

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 21, 2026

## Description

Capital One is hiring a Lead Data Engineer to collaborate with Agile teams and developers, design and support full-stack technical solutions, and deliver cloud-based data and digital product solutions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least four years of application development experience, at least two years of big data experience, and at least one year of cloud computing experience. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience with Python, SQL, Scala, Java, distributed computing, streaming applications, NoSQL, data warehousing, UNIX/Linux, Agile practices, and AI tooling. The role is available in Wilmington, Delaware, and McLean, Virginia, with annual salaries of $179,400–$204,700 and $197,300–$225,100 respectively, plus potential performance-based incentive compensation.

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