Senior Data Engineer

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 an experienced Data Engineer with a strong background in Snowflake and SQL to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining our Snowflake data warehouse environment to support financial data analysis and reporting needs. The role requires a deep knowledge of Snowflake's unique capabilities, as well as proficiency in advanced SQL techniques and a comprehensive understanding of financial data.

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 Mississauga, ON is CAD $120k - $135k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient Snowflake data warehouse solutions tailored for financial industry applications.

• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts for data manipulation and retrieval.

• Optimize Snowflake performance through effective data modeling, partitioning, and indexing strategies.

• Collaborate with financial analysts and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver precise reporting and analytical solutions.

• Ensure data integrity and security within the Snowflake environment, complying with industry regulations and standards.

• Manage data migration projects from legacy systems to Snowflake, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

• Provide technical expertise and support for Snowflake to internal teams, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.

• Stay up to date with Snowflake features and updates, continuously improving and expanding our data warehouse capabilities.

• Develop and maintain documentation for Snowflake processes, systems, and procedures.

Requirements:

You are:

• Proven 8+ years of experience in Snowflake data warehousing Development

• Strong expertise in Strong SQL and SQL query optimization skills

• Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts and best practices.

• Familiarity with Snowflake's architecture, features, and best practices.

• Experience with data modeling, ETL development, and data integration techniques.

• Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Data Bricks and other Azure services.

• Knowledge of financial industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data security protocols.

• Proficiency in Python & Pyspark for data processing and automation.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with financial reporting, risk management, or investment analytics.

• Familiarity with other data integration tools and BI platforms.

• Relevant certifications such as the Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification.

We can offer you 

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad  

• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days) 

• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability 

• Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule  

• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%  

• A higher education certification policy  

• 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 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.

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