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Data Engineer I

$100k

Synergistic IT

CS Students in Your Final Year-Start Preparing for Day One of Your Tech Career
If you're a Computer Science student approaching graduation, you've probably realized that getting a degree is just step one. The job market is more competitive than ever, and companies want more than class projects and GPA-they want job-ready engineers with real skills, project experience, and the confidence to perform from day one.
At SynergisticIT , we've been helping students like you transition from the classroom to full-time roles at companies like Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Client, and Walmart Labs since 2010.
Why Final-Year CS Students Choose SynergisticIT
We know what tech companies look for-and we train you for it.
• work onindustry-relevant tools that complement your academic foundation
• Gain experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, DevOps pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and data workflows
• Prepare for behavioral and technical interviews with 1-on-1 coaching
• Build your GitHub portfolio with enterprise-grade projects
• Earn certifications that give your résumé real traction (Java, AWS, Power BI, TensorFlow, and more)
Whether you're targeting software engineering, DevOps, data analytics, or machine learning roles , we map your next step with clarity and precision.
Who Should Join?
  • Final-year Bachelor's or Master's students in CS, CE, IT, or related fields
  • Students seeking F1-OPT transition support, STEM extension guidance, or long-term sponsorship
  • Aspiring tech professionals aiming to start their careers in backend development, DevOps, data science, or analytics
Real Outcomes, Real Success
Thousands of grads have used SynergisticIT to fast-track their job search. Many receive multiple offers , and several land roles within 1-2 months , often at salaries above $100K.
See real candidate success stories
Watch: Why Tech Companies Don't Hire Based on Degree Alone
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In-Demand Skill Tracks We Offer
Java Full Stack / DevOps
  • Core Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Microservices, GitHub
  • Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS/Azure
Data Science / Data Analytics / ML
  • Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, TensorFlow, NLP
  • Databricks, Snowflake, Gen AI, Sagemaker, Machine Learning Pipelines
All visa types and U.S. citizens are welcome to apply. No third-party or C2C submissions accepted.
Don't wait until after graduation. Let SynergisticIT help you get ahead-before you even walk across the stage.
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