At Synechron, we harness the power of digital transformation to drive business success. As a global consulting firm, we combine creativity with advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions across industries. Recognized with multiple employer awards, we are committed to building talented teams and creating a dynamic work environment.
We are hiring a Data Engineer
Hybrid working model - Novi Sad or Belgrade office
Role Description:
The Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines and transformations that power the data platform. Working under the guidance of the Senior Data Engineer, this role is responsible for delivering reliable, well-tested data products that meet agreed data contracts and are fit for consumption by downstream applications and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and maintain data pipelines across ingestion, transformation, and output layers
Implement transformations that apply business rules and produce clean, governed datasets
Ensure pipelines are performant, observable, and maintainable
Write and maintain data quality checks and pipeline tests
Validate that outputs conform to data contracts and business definitions
Investigate and resolve data quality issues identified in development or production
Adhere to agreed engineering standards, naming conventions, and code review practices
Ensure work is documented, version-controlled, and maintainable by the wider team
Work closely with the Senior Data Engineer on technical direction and pipeline design
Collaborate with the Data Consultant to understand data definitions, lineage, and business rules
Engage with the Integrations Engineer and application teams where data outputs need to be consumable via API
Your Profile:
3-6 years of data engineering experience
Strong Spark SQL skills and hands-on experience building data pipelines
Experience with at least one data transformation framework (e.g. DBT, DLT, Spark SQL, or similar)
Understanding of data modelling concepts (dimensional, relational, or entity-based)
Familiarity with version control (Git) and engineering best practices
Comfortable working within a structured, standards-driven delivery environment
Plus if you have:
Had exposure to data quality frameworks or testing tooling
Experience in regulated industries or enterprise-scale data environments
Familiarity with CI/CD for data pipeline
What’s in it for you:
Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills
Stable work environment with opportunities for professional growth
Supportive team and collaborative work culture
Flexible hours and hybrid work options for a balanced work-life experience
Private health insurance plan
Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, unlimited Udemy courses, and other resources to support your professional development
FitPass membership promoting well-being and mental health
Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program
For any additional information or questions, feel free to reach out to us at Recruitment-Serbia@synechron.com.
Note: One prerequisite for this position is that the prospective candidate must possess a valid work permit for Serbia.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Please note that only those whose qualifications closely match the position requirements will be contacted for the next steps. All applications will be handled confidentially.
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.
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