Motorsports Senior Data Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in Woking is seeking a skilled Motorsports Senior Data Engineer to develop complex data pipelines. You will work cross-functionally to enhance aerodynamics development for motorsport vehicles. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of data engineering experience and strong skills in Python, Java, and cloud platforms. This role offers competitive benefits and potential relocation assistance.

Benefits

Relocation benefits

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Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency through automated validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Education

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

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

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Motorsports Senior Data Engineer, Woking

Client: General Motors

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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.

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

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to process large volumes of data from multiple sources.
• Work with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms and systems.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency through automated validation and monitoring.
• Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows.
• Collaborate 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 and specifications to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

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

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in the motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Experience with HPC architecture.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and Data Acquisition systems.
• Skills in developing Live Streaming data pipelines.
• Familiarity with aerodynamic testing and practices.

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