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:

As a Data Engineer, you will design and build scalable data using Python, FastAPI, Azure OpenAI, and modern LLM frameworks. You will work across API development, RAG pipelines, semantic search, AI agents, and cloud-based data services, helping deliver reliable, production-ready AI applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based data and AI applications, including REST APIs using FastAPI.
• Build and optimize LLM applications, RAG pipelines, semantic search solutions, and AI agents using LangChain and LangGraph.
• Integrate Azure OpenAI and OpenAI APIs, working with GPT-4 and GPT-5 models, embeddings, vector databases, and Azure data services.
• Develop efficient SQL and NoSQL queries and work with Azure Blob Storage and Azure Databases.
• Evaluate, test, troubleshoot, deploy, and monitor AI models and applications to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams and contribute to clean code, Git/GitHub workflows, CI/CD, and technical documentation.

Your profile:

• 5-8 years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related role.
• Strong Python development skills and hands-on experience with FastAPI and REST API development.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL query writing skills.
• Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, Generative AI, and GPT-4/GPT-5.
• Experience building LLM applications, RAG pipelines, AI agents, and agentic AI solutions.
• Practical experience with LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, embeddings, vector search, and semantic search.
• Experience with Azure Blob Storage, Azure Databases, Git, and GitHub.
• Experience with AI model evaluation, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, monitoring, and observability.

Skills that would be a plus:

• Experience with Flask or Django, Knowledge Graphs, Ontology concepts, and Semantic Layers.
• Exposure to MLOps and LLMOps practices and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Redis.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to AWS or GCP cloud services.
• Experience developing conversational AI or Copilot solutions.

What's in it for you:

• Compensation package based on experience and skills
• Flexible hours and hybrid work options, allowing you to achieve a work-life balance that suits your needs
• Private health insurance plan
• Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, access to unlimited Udemy courses and a range of resources to help you grow professionally
• Personalized leadership training program
• FitPass membership to support your well-being and mental health support programs
• Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program

Note: One of the prerequisites 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 align closely with the position requirements will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.

All applications will be handled with confidentiality.

SYNECHRON'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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