Junior Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer

SynergenX Health
Houston, TX 77070

Salary: $110,000–$125,000 annually

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Location: 100% Onsite – Northwest Houston Corporate Headquarters

Launch Your Data Engineering Career with a Growing Healthcare Leader

At SynergenX Health, technology and data are at the heart of how we improve patient care and drive business decisions. As one of the nation's leading hormone optimization and wellness organizations, we're investing in a modern Azure-based data platform to support our continued growth.

We're looking for a motivated Junior Data Engineer with 2–3 years of professional experience who is eager to expand their technical skills while contributing to enterprise-scale data solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced data professionals, gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, and help build the future of healthcare analytics.

This position works directly with our Data Engineering team and business stakeholders and requires daily onsite collaboration at our Corporate Headquarters in Northwest Houston.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain enterprise ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Support enterprise data integration across multiple business systems.
• Build and maintain Power BI datasets and reporting solutions.
• Monitor scheduled data jobs and resolve data quality issues.
• Assist with Azure Data Factory data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions.
• Support Azure SQL databases and data warehouse initiatives.
• Develop basic automation using Python.
• Assist with API integrations and data imports.
• Document technical processes, workflows, and data architecture.
• Participate in Agile planning, testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on enterprise data initiatives.
• Continuously develop new technical skills and stay current with Microsoft Azure technologies.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–3 years of professional Data Engineering or SQL Development experience.
• Experience writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Experience supporting or developing ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, or Azure Storage.
• Understanding of relational database concepts and data modeling fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Ideal Technical Stack

Candidates should have experience with many of the following technologies:

Databases

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Azure SQL Database
• SQL Query Development
• Stored Procedures
• Query Optimization

Data Engineering

• Azure Data Factory
• ETL / ELT Development
• Data Integration
• Data Validation
• Data Warehousing Fundamentals

Programming

• SQL
• Python
• REST APIs
• JSON

Business Intelligence

• Microsoft Power BI
• Power Query
• Basic DAX

Cloud

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Storage

Version Control

• Git
• Azure DevOps (Preferred)

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare data
• Enterprise reporting
• Data governance concepts
• Azure Synapse Analytics (Exposure)
• Azure Databricks (Exposure)

Why Join SynergenX?

• Competitive salary: $110,000–$125,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, rapidly growing healthcare organization
• Exposure to enterprise Azure technologies
• Opportunity to learn from experienced Data Engineers and technical leadership

Work Environment

This is a 100% onsite position located at our Corporate Headquarters in Houston, Texas (77070).

Candidates must be able to work onsite Monday through Friday beginning on their first day of employment.

Local Houston-area candidates who can reliably commute to our Northwest Houston office are strongly preferred.

Employment Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• SynergenX Health is unable to provide current or future employment visa sponsorship for this position.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screening requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than an entry-level Data Engineering position—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company investing heavily in its technology future. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise Azure data platforms, collaborate with experienced engineers, and work on projects that directly support executive decision-making and improve patient care across a nationwide healthcare organization.

If you're passionate about data, enjoy solving technical challenges, and are ready to grow your career with a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SynergenX Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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