Synechron
Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end‑to‑end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams.
The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer & Database Expert to join our team building the next‑generation Banking Foundation Platform (BFP). In this role, the candidate will be instrumental in designing, optimizing, and maintaining our robust data pipelines and database systems that process millions of financial transactions daily. The candidate will work at the intersection of big data processing and database excellence, ensuring our platform meets stringent performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL data pipelines using ADLS Gen2, Azure Blob storage, Azure Databricks, Python, Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB.
Perform deep database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies across Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB.
Lead database migration initiatives, including strategic migration from Azure SQL Database and CosmosDB to PostgreSQL.
Implement efficient data models and manage data storage solutions using ADLS Gen2 and real‑time data streaming using ADF, Spark and Confluent Kafka.
Develop and maintain data quality checks, monitoring, and alerting systems. Ensure data solutions comply with regulatory and security standards (e.g., PCI DSS).
Optimize batch processing workflows for intra‑day and end‑of‑day banking operations.
Requirements
10 years of hands‑on experience in data engineering with strong database expertise.
At least 5 years of experience in implementing operational data store (ODS) for the retail banking space, which captures the multiple cross‑system transactions, providing high throughput and low latency solution using RDBMS or NoSQL Technologies.
Hands‑on experience implementing solutions using ADLS Gen2, Azure Blob storage, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB.
Experience writing queries using the Normalized Data model for the retail banking space. Expert‑level skills in database performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
Proven experience with large‑scale database migrations (Azure SQL Database to PostgreSQL preferred).
Strong programming skills in Python for data processing and automation.
Experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehouse concepts.
Excellent problem‑solving skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex data pipeline issues.
Strong communication skills for technical discussions and solution proposals.
Preferred, but not required
Experience with PowerShell scripting and Azure Automation.
Familiarity with data security standards beyond PCI DSS (e.g., GDPR, FERPA).
Knowledge of additional cloud platforms or hybrid cloud architectures.
Exposure to financial services regulations and compliance requirements.
We offer
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑/short‑term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellence (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun‑loving, and global work culture.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology, Software Development and IT Services, IT Consulting
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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end‑to‑end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams.
The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer & Database Expert to join our team building the next‑generation Banking Foundation Platform (BFP). In this role, the candidate will be instrumental in designing, optimizing, and maintaining our robust data pipelines and database systems that process millions of financial transactions daily. The candidate will work at the intersection of big data processing and database excellence, ensuring our platform meets stringent performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL data pipelines using ADLS Gen2, Azure Blob storage, Azure Databricks, Python, Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB.
Perform deep database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies across Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB.
Lead database migration initiatives, including strategic migration from Azure SQL Database and CosmosDB to PostgreSQL.
Implement efficient data models and manage data storage solutions using ADLS Gen2 and real‑time data streaming using ADF, Spark and Confluent Kafka.
Develop and maintain data quality checks, monitoring, and alerting systems. Ensure data solutions comply with regulatory and security standards (e.g., PCI DSS).
Optimize batch processing workflows for intra‑day and end‑of‑day banking operations.
Requirements
10 years of hands‑on experience in data engineering with strong database expertise.
At least 5 years of experience in implementing operational data store (ODS) for the retail banking space, which captures the multiple cross‑system transactions, providing high throughput and low latency solution using RDBMS or NoSQL Technologies.
Hands‑on experience implementing solutions using ADLS Gen2, Azure Blob storage, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB.
Experience writing queries using the Normalized Data model for the retail banking space. Expert‑level skills in database performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
Proven experience with large‑scale database migrations (Azure SQL Database to PostgreSQL preferred).
Strong programming skills in Python for data processing and automation.
Experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehouse concepts.
Excellent problem‑solving skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex data pipeline issues.
Strong communication skills for technical discussions and solution proposals.
Preferred, but not required
Experience with PowerShell scripting and Azure Automation.
Familiarity with data security standards beyond PCI DSS (e.g., GDPR, FERPA).
Knowledge of additional cloud platforms or hybrid cloud architectures.
Exposure to financial services regulations and compliance requirements.
We offer
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑/short‑term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellence (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun‑loving, and global work culture.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology, Software Development and IT Services, IT Consulting
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