Data Engineer / Database Engineer

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global offices and travel options

Paid annual leave and holidays

Comprehensive insurance plan

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a data engineer/database engineer to consult on large-scale database initiatives, design and implement enterprise-grade solutions, and optimize data pipelines and warehousing. The role requires strong SQL, data modeling, and governance skills, with Agile experience and collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates will handle complex challenges, contribute to architecture reviews, and support cloud and on-premises environments while aligning with regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Database Engineering or Data Engineering experience.
• Strong SQL development and query optimization skills.
• Experience with data modeling and database design principles.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and database optimization.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex and large-scale database engineering initiatives with significant business impact.
• Analyze and resolve complex database and data engineering challenges requiring evaluation of multiple technical and business factors.
• Design, develop, implement, and support enterprise-grade database solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration frameworks.
• Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Design logical and physical data models to support business and analytical requirements.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and governance across enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with application development, architecture, analytics, and infrastructure teams.
• Support cloud and on-premises database environments.
• Participate in database migration, modernization, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and consultation to stakeholders and project teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning, architecture reviews, and database engineering best practices.

Skills

5+ years experience

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Agile

Communication

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

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. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer / Database Engineer with strong experience in database engineering, data integration, data architecture, and enterprise data solutions. The ideal candidate will consult on complex initiatives, contribute to large-scale database engineering efforts, and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to design, optimize, and maintain scalable data platforms.

This role requires a strong understanding of database technologies, data modeling, performance optimization, data governance, and enterprise compliance standards. The candidate will work on complex, high-impact initiatives involving large datasets, mission-critical applications, and strategic data engineering solutions.

The Role

Responsibilities:

Consult on complex and large-scale database engineering initiatives with significant business impact.

Analyze and resolve complex database and data engineering challenges requiring evaluation of multiple technical and business factors.

Design, develop, implement, and support enterprise-grade database solutions.

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration frameworks.

Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.

Design logical and physical data models to support business and analytical requirements.

Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and governance across enterprise platforms.

Collaborate with application development, architecture, analytics, and infrastructure teams.

Support cloud and on-premises database environments.

Participate in database migration, modernization, and automation initiatives.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Provide technical leadership and consultation to stakeholders and project teams.

Contribute to strategic planning, architecture reviews, and database engineering best practices.

Required Skills:

5+ years of Database Engineering or Data Engineering experience.

Strong experience with relational database management systems such as:

• Oracle
• SQL Server
• MySQL

Strong SQL development and query optimization skills.

Experience with data modeling and database design principles.

Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.

Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.

Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and database optimization.

Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements.

Experience working in Agile development environments.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred, but not required:

Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, or Synapse.

Hands-on experience with Python, Shell Scripting, or Java for automation.

Experience with Informatica, Talend, DataStage, SSIS, or other ETL tools.

Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices for data engineering.

Financial Services or Banking domain experience preferred.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 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 Excellences (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.

SYNECHRON’S 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.