Senior Data Engineer

Careers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global offices with travel options

Paid time off (vacation + holidays)

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

Education stipend

Udemy for Business access

Career coaching

Job summary

Synechron seeks a Data Engineer in Charlotte, NC to design, develop, and maintain scalable database solutions and ETL pipelines. You will work with SQL, T-SQL, SSIS, and collaborate with data scientists to meet business needs.

The role requires expertise in database design, data warehousing, and cloud platforms like Azure SQL or AWS RDS, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and T-SQL for data manipulation and querying.
• Strong experience with SSIS for ETL process development and implementation.
• Expertise in database design, normalization, and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable database solutions using SQL, T-SQL, and SSIS.
• Implement database design and normalization best practices to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Optimize queries and tune database performance for large-scale data processing.
• Design and implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data into data warehouses.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability by implementing data governance practices.
• Familiarity with cloud data solutions, including Azure SQL or AWS RDS, to deploy cloud architectures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and resolve issues.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL

SSIS

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

Cloud Data Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

SQL Server

Job description

We are

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.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong technical background to join our team. An experienced Data Engineer with strong communication skills.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $90k - $110k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable database solutions using SQL, T-SQL, and SSIS.
• Implement database design and normalization best practices to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Optimize queries and tune database performance for large-scale data processing.
• Design and implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability by implementing data governance practices.
• Familiarity with cloud data solutions, including Azure SQL or AWS RDS, to design and deploy cloud-based data architectures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and resolve issues as they arise.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data engineering and cloud solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in SQL and T-SQL for data manipulation and querying.
• Strong experience with SSIS for ETL process development and implementation.
• Expertise in database design, normalization, and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred, but not required

• Experience with additional data processing frameworks or tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or Java for data processing tasks.
• Knowledge of data modelling and data architecture principles.
• Experience with data governance and compliance requirements.

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.