Senior Python Data Engineer

Synechron is a global consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for financial services. We are seeking a Senior Python Data Engineer with expertise in building scalable, production-grade data pipelines and models, particularly within the financial domain. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in modern Python frameworks like Fast API and Pydantic, strong data manipulation skills, and extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases. This role involves innovating at the intersection of data engineering, AI, and financial risk management, delivering impactful, high-performance solutions.

Must Have

• Expert-Level Python (3.11+)
• Proven experience building high-performance, production-ready services and data models using FastAPI and Pydantic
• Strong command of core data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Polars)
• Advanced SQL skills and extensive experience with large-scale relational databases (e.g., Sybase IQ, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven ability to dissect complex problems and engineer effective solutions

Good to Have

• Practical experience with graph databases, specifically Neo4j Enterprise, and graph data modeling concepts
• Proficiency with various database systems, including relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB
• Hands-on experience with modern AI frameworks like Lang Chain, Llama Index, or Hugging Face Transformers
• Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark (PySpark) or Dask
• Prior experience in the financial services industry, especially within risk management
• Understanding of MLOps principles and tools for model versioning, deployment, and monitoring (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)

Perks & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• 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
• Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability
• Retirement savings plans
• Higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• On-demand Udemy for Business with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from FinLabs and Center of Excellences
• Cutting edge projects at world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• Flat and approachable organization
• Truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture

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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a Data Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, production-grade data pipelines and models, particularly within the financial domain. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in modern Python frameworks like Fast API and Pydantic, strong data manipulation skills, and extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases. Knowledge of graph databases, LLMs, and MLOps practices is highly desirable. Join us to innovate at the intersection of data engineering, AI, and financial risk management, delivering impactful, high-performance solutions.

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 is $120k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable data pipelines to process large volumes of structured and unstructured financial data.
• Implement AI-driven solutions, leveraging LLMs and Generative AI to enhance data quality, enrichment, and analysis.
• Engineer and productionize predictive and prescriptive models in collaboration with quantitative and business teams to deliver measurable value.
• Analyze complex financial datasets, with a focus on credit risk, to uncover patterns, insights, and innovative solutions.
• Serve as a technical partner to stakeholders, translating business requirements into high-performance, resilient data systems.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in data engineering, AI, and ML to foster continuous innovation and improvement within the team.

Requirements:

• Expert-Level Python: Deep, hands-on proficiency with modern Python (3.11+).
• Modern Frameworks: Proven experience building high-performance, production-ready services and data models using the latest Python frameworks, including FastAPI and Pydantic.
• Data Tooling: Strong command of core data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Polars).
• Database Proficiency: Advanced SQL skills and extensive experience working with large-scale relational databases (e.g., Sybase IQ, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A proven ability to dissect complex, often ambiguous problems and engineer elegant, effective solutions.

Preferred, but not required:

• Graph Technology: Practical experience with graph databases, specifically Neo4j Enterprise, and graph data modeling concepts.
• Diverse Database Experience: Proficiency with various database systems, including relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• GenAI & LLM Experience: Hands-on experience with modern AI frameworks like Lang Chain, Llama Index, or Hugging Face Transformers.
• Big Data Expertise: Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark (PySpark) or Dask.
• Financial Domain Knowledge: Prior experience in the financial services industry, especially within risk management, is a significant plus.
• MLOps: Understanding of MLOps principles and tools for model versioning, deployment, and monitoring (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow).

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 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.

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.