Data Engineer

Synechron is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to design, implement, and optimize data infrastructure. The role involves evolving and maintaining high-performance database architectures, optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity and security, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in database architecture, data modeling, performance tuning, and a passion for data management, scalability, and security.

Must Have

• Evolve, develop, and maintain database architectures for high-performance applications
• Optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity
• Implement and maintain database security best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders, software engineers and data analysts
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies, and automate maintenance tasks
• Develop and maintain documentation for database designs, processes, and procedures
• Work with cloud-based and hybrid databases and data storage
• At least 3 years of experience building and maintaining robust data solutions
• Strong experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
• Proficiency in database design, normalization, indexing, and query optimization
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data warehousing
• Experience with JAVA and Spring Boot to build robust data processing and transformation layers
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles related to database management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and security
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies
• Possess a valid work permit for Serbia

Good to Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and database services (AWS Glue, Azure Datafactory, BigQuery, Snowflake)
• Knowledge of scripting and automation using Python, R, Shell, or PowerShell
• Experience with big data technologies (Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with database automation tools and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills
• Flexible hours and hybrid work options
• Private health insurance plan
• Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, and professional growth resources
• Personalized leadership training program
• FitPass membership to support your well-being and mental health support programs
• Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program

We are hiring a Database Engineer

Hybrid working model – Novi Sad or Belgrade office

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer to join our team and help design, implement, and optimize our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database architecture, data modeling, and performance tuning.

You will join a group of people that are all passionate about delivering quality data to our stakeholders and customers. It is a dynamic environment of experienced in-house and contracted people that value individual input

If you are passionate about data management, scalability, and security, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Evolve, develop, and maintain database architectures for high-performance applications
• Optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity.
• Implement and maintain database security best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders, software engineers and data analysts to support development and reporting needs
• Work with a team to monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies, and automate maintenance tasks
• Develop and maintain documentation for database designs, processes, and procedures
• Work with cloud-based and hybrid databases and data storage

Your profile:

• At least 3 years of experience building and maintaining robust data solutions
• Strong experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
• Proficiency in database design, normalization, indexing, and query optimization
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data warehousing
• Experience with JAVA and Spring Boot to build robust data processing and transformation layers
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles related to database management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities for a team that is hybrid in-house and contracted
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and security
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies

Plus if you have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and database services like AWS Glue, Azure Datafactory, BigQuery, or Snowflake
• Knowledge of scripting and automation using Python, R, Shell, or PowerShell
• Experience with big data technologies like Apache Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with database automation tools and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills
• Flexible hours and hybrid work options, allowing you to achieve a work-life balance that suits your needs
• Private health insurance plan
• Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, and a range of resources to help you grow professionally
• Personalized leadership training program
• FitPass membership to support your well-being and mental health support programs
• Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program

For any additional information or questions, feel free to reach out to us at Recruitment-Serbia@synechron.com.

One of the prerequisites for this position is that the prospective candidate must possess a valid work permit for Serbia.

*Dear applicant, only short-listed candidates for this Job opening will be contacted. If we find you more suitable for any of our other future job openings, we will keep you in mind and reach out to you accordingly.

S​YNECHRON’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.