Motorsports Senior Data Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for its Portsmouth office. This role involves developing data pipelines and working with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and data integrity. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience, along with expertise in Python, C++, and cloud platforms. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance may be provided.

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Knowledge of distributed computing management systems such as SLURM, LSF.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineers and other teams to integrate data.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Java

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

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Motorsports Senior Data Engineer, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: General Motors

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 04.08.2025

Expiry Date: 18.09.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join the Aero Innovation team within the Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. Your primary responsibility will be to develop complex data pipelines and data-processing systems that enhance the productivity and capabilities of our aerodynamics development activities for both motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. You will work at the forefront of designing, developing, and optimizing state-of-the-art solutions to tackle challenging technical obstacles, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with valuable experience and exposure. You will have opportunities to showcase your talents, apply your skills, drive innovation, and connect lessons learned in racing to production vehicles. You will collaborate cross-functionally with partners and help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines for large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms and systems (e.g., on-premises and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, third-party vendors).
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through automated validation and monitoring.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize data processing workflows for speed and reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Prepare and present technical reports, specifications, and presentations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java.
• Experience with data processing tools like Kafka, Flink, Databricks.
• Knowledge of distributed computing management systems such as SLURM, LSF.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
• Experience in the motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Experience with HPC architecture and instrumentation/Data Acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with live streaming data pipelines.
• Understanding of aerodynamic testing and practices.

About GM:

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