Data Engineer

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 [email protected].  

  
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.