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Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That's where Global Data Insight & Analytics makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making.

In this position... 

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of our Enterprise Data Platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines within our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. You'll work with GCP Native technologies like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, ensuring data governance, security, and optimal performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your full-stack expertise, collaborate with talented teams, and establish best practices for data engineering at Ford.

 

What you'll do...

Data Pipeline Architect & Builder: Spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data ingestion and curation pipelines from diverse sources. Ensure data is standardized, high-quality, and optimized for analytical use. Leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies, including Python, SQL, and DBT/Dataform, to build robust and efficient data pipelines. End-to-End Integration Expert: Utilize your full-stack skills to contribute to seamless end-to-end development, ensuring smooth and reliable data flow from source to insight. GCP Data Solutions Leader: Leverage your deep expertise in GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.) to build and manage data platforms that not only meet but exceed business needs and expectations. Data Governance & Security Champion: Implement and manage robust data governance policies, access controls, and security best practices, fully utilizing GCP's native security features to protect sensitive data. Data Workflow Orchestrator: Employ Astronomer and Terraform for efficient data workflow management and cloud infrastructure provisioning, championing best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Performance Optimization Driver: Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of data pipelines and storage solutions, ensuring optimal resource utilization and cost-effectiveness. Collaborative Innovator: Collaborate effectively with data architects, application architects, service owners, and cross-functional teams to define and promote best practices, design patterns, and frameworks for cloud data engineering. Automation & Reliability Advocate: Proactively automate data platform processes to enhance reliability, improve data quality, minimize manual intervention, and drive operational efficiency. Effective Communicator: Clearly and transparently communicate complex technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and alignment. Continuous Learner: Stay ahead of the curve by continuously learning about industry trends and emerging technologies, proactively identifying opportunities to improve our data platform and enhance our capabilities. Business Impact Translator: Translate complex business requirements into optimized data asset designs and efficient code, ensuring that our data solutions directly contribute to business goals. Documentation & Knowledge Sharer: Develop comprehensive documentation for data engineering processes, promoting knowledge sharing, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring long-term system maintainability. 

 

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 5-7 years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-based data platforms (GCP preferred). Strong proficiency in SQL, Java, and Python, with practical experience in designing and deploying cloud-based data pipelines using GCP services like BigQuery, Dataflow, and DataProc. Solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices, and their application within a cloud data platform. Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases, and columnar databases (e.g., BigQuery). Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data encryption, and data masking techniques in cloud environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Tekton, and other automation frameworks.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data platform and microservices issues. Experience in monitoring and optimizing cost and compute resources for processes in GCP technologies (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run, DataProc). A passion for data, innovation, and continuous learning. 

Even better, you may have...

Experience or understanding in MLOps and Gen AI.Experience in programming concepts such as Paired Programming and Test-Driven Development. Knowledge of coding and software craftsmanship practices. Must be a quick learner and open to learning new technology. Must be team-oriented and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter who can understand existing bottlenecks and devise innovative solutions. 

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

 

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

 

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8 . 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660

 

Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-MG1