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Marencor

AWS Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

AWS Data Engineer (Python, Dataiku) Location: SFO, CA - Hybrid Job Brief As an AWS Data Engineer, your role will be to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on AWS. You will work ...

Inizio Partners

Data Engineer - Healthcare

Tampa, FL · Remote

$108K - $129K/yr

Position - Data Engineer (Python + React, Healthcare Domain) Location - Tampa/Remote Number of positions - 2 Overview We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Python and React to ...

Vitol

Python Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

They are seeking a talented Python Data Engineer to enhance their data assets and support analytical capabilities, working closely with traders, analysts, and data scientists. Responsibilities : • ...

Diverse Lynx

Lead Python Data Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

Job Summary : Diverse Lynx is seeking a Lead Python Data Engineer to join their team. The role involves hands-on experience in Python data engineering and requires expertise in AWS and data ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Data Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

Python, AWS (S3, Redshift, Aurora, Athena, Glue), Github, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Agile, Growth mindset, Quick learner, Adobe, Kore * Data Engineer: Nice to have: DPX blueprint process, Dremio, Dell Boomi ...

SANS

Python Data Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

The consultant works onsite as part of the client's data engineering effort, integrating the client ... Write production-grade Python for data processing and integration between on-prem and cloud systems.

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for data engineer python in the United States is $139,971.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $164,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data Engineer Python job?

A Data Engineer Python job involves designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using Python. These professionals ensure data is collected, processed, and stored efficiently for analytics and machine learning. They work with databases, cloud platforms, and big data technologies to optimize data workflows. Strong Python skills, SQL knowledge, and experience with ETL processes are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Engineer Python position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Engineer Python, you need strong programming skills in Python, a solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and often a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with big data tools like Apache Spark or Hadoop, cloud data platforms such as AWS or Azure, and certifications in data engineering are valuable assets. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for collaborating across teams and solving complex data challenges. These qualifications are critical for successfully designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that support organizational decision-making.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Data Engineer Python?

As a Data Engineer Python, your daily tasks will often include designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines to collect, process, and store large sets of structured and unstructured data. You’ll frequently work with Python to automate data workflows and ensure data quality, while also collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to support shared objectives. Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing data processes for scalability and efficiency are also key parts of the role. This position offers an engaging mix of technical problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic data-driven environment.

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Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, Snowflake)

Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, Snowflake)

Capital One

Plano, TX • On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 146 rated banks

Job description

Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, Snowflake)
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 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:
  • 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 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 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 (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

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.
Plano, TX: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead 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).

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