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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 highly skilled Azure Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks to join our data team. The ideal candidate will design, implement and optimize large-scale data pipeline, ensuring scalability, reliability and performance. This role involves working closely with multiple teams and business stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge data 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 if filled within Iselin, NJ /NYC is $125k - $135/year & benefits (see below). Title – Azure Data Engineer – Databricks Expertise Location – Iselin, NJ / NYC. Job Summary: Key Responsibilities: Data Pipeline Development: • Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks. • Leverage PySpark/Spark and SQL to transform and process large datasets. • Integrate data from multiple sources including Azure Blob Storage, ADLS and other relational/non-relational systems. • Collaboration & Analysis: • Work Closely with multiple teams to prepare data for dashboard and BI Tools. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver tailored data solutions. Performance & Optimization: • Optimize Databricks workloads for cost efficiency and performance. • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure reliability and accuracy. • Governance & Security: • Implement and manage data security, access controls and governance standards using Unity Catalog. • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory data policies. Deployment: • Leverage Databricks Asset Bundles for seamless deployment of Databricks jobs, notebooks and configurations across environments. • Manage version control for Databricks artifacts and collaborate with team to maintain development best practices. Technical Skills: • Strong expertise in Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Lakehouse Architecture, Table Triggers, Delta Live Pipelines, Databricks Runtime etc.) • Proficiency in Azure Cloud Services. • Solid Understanding of Spark and PySpark for big data processing. • Experience in relational databases. • Knowledge on Databricks Asset Bundles and GitLab. Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with Databricks Runtimes and advanced configurations. • Knowledge of streaming frameworks like Spark Streaming. • Experience in developing real-time data solutions. Certifications: • Azure Data Engineer Associate or Databricks certified Data Engineer Associate certification. (Optional) We can offer you: • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad • Laptop and a mobile phone • 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

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