Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Data Processing Engineer to enhance aerodynamics development in motorsports. This exciting role involves architecting and maintaining complex data pipelines, integrating data from various sources, and ensuring data integrity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and drive innovation. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the future of high-performance vehicles. This position offers valuable experience and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive health plans

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering with strong proficiency in Python, C++, and Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for large data volumes.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

NoSQL (MongoDB)

AWS

Azure

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: General Motors

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This onsite role requires reporting to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

The Role

We seek a highly skilled Senior Data Processing Engineer to join the Aero Innovation team within the Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. Your main responsibility will be developing complex data pipelines and processing systems to enhance aerodynamics development for motorsport and high-performance vehicles. You will be key in designing, developing, and optimizing solutions to address technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM's Motorsports Organization offers valuable experience and exposure, allowing you to showcase your skills, drive innovation, and apply racing insights to production vehicles. You will collaborate cross-functionally to shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

1. Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large data volumes from multiple sources.
2. Integrate data from various platforms and systems, including on-premises and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, and third-party vendors.
3. Maintain data integrity, quality, and consistency through automated validation and monitoring.
4. Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.
6. Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
7. Prepare and present technical reports, specifications, and presentations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

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

This position may offer relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, HPC architecture, instrumentation, and Data Acquisition systems.
• Experience with live streaming data pipelines and aerodynamic testing.

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Benefits Overview

Our rewards include paid time off, comprehensive health plans, 401K matching, recognition programs, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

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