Synechron · 2 months ago
Lead Data Engineer with Banking
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $140K/yrSynechron is a global consulting firm that focuses on delivering innovative digital solutions. They are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to spearhead data infrastructure initiatives, design scalable data pipelines, and maintain robust data architectures while collaborating with various stakeholders.
ConsultingIT ManagementSoftware
Hiring Manager
Syed Abdul Khaliq
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines leveraging Kafka, Snowflake, and Python
Lead the implementation of distributed data processing and real-time streaming solutions
Manage Snowflake data warehouse environments, including data loading, tuning, and optimization for performance and cost-efficiency
Develop and automate data workflows and transformations using Python scripting
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines and platform performance
Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld
Guide and mentor junior team members and foster best practices in data engineering
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in building and maintaining data pipelines, especially using Kafka, Snowflake, and Python
Strong expertise in distributed data processing frameworks and streaming architectures
Hands-on experience with Snowflake data warehouse platform, including data ingestion, performance tuning, and management
Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and scripting
Familiarity with Kafka ecosystem tools such as Confluent, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams
Solid understanding of SQL, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is advantageous
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to optimize data workflows
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Knowledge of data security best practices and GDPR compliance
Certifications related to cloud platforms or data engineering preferred
Benefits
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
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.
Company
Synechron
Synechron is a technology consulting and outsourcing company that helps clients in capital markets, insurance, and banking industries.
Founded in 2001
10001+ employees
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