PIM Lead Developer

GPC Global Technology Center; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow is seeking a Lead Developer to own the technical governance and architecture of Informatica PIM Product 360 across Europe. You will partner with the Product Owner and local stakeholders to ensure scalable, value-driven PIM implementations.

You will lead a small development team, oversee environment management, CI/CD pipelines, and data integrity, while aligning business needs with technical solutions in a fast-growing digital transformation program.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Informatica PIM Product 360 or another comparable tool to manage product information / article data
• Basic understanding of: Master data governance, Data modeling and SQL-backed repositories, Data flow architecture
• Solid SQL knowledge (SQL Server / SSMS)
• Java knowledge (maintenance-level adjustments, SDK condition changes)
• Understanding of Gradle and/or Maven
• Python knowledge (ability to review and guide scripts)
• Experience with DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Strategic and structured mindset
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments (using Jira/Confluence)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to PIM technical architecture and design decisions
• Govern data model structure (linked to SQL repository fields)
• Ensure scalable and performant data (business) flow designs
• Minimize unnecessary customizations inside PIM
• Govern controlled external scripting (Python, outbound integrations, SMTP relay)
• Oversee: Workflow design, Data quality framework implementation, Data flow architecture
• Ensure consistency of master data processes in PIM across European rollouts
• Contribute to European data architecture discussions
• Safeguard segregation of duties
• Accountability for Production deployment owner
• Ensure understanding and correct use of: Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions, Build automation (Gradle / Maven), Version control (Git)

Skills

Java

Python

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Data modeling

Master data governance

SQL

Tools

Informatica PIM Product 360

SQL Server / SSMS

Gradle

Maven

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jira

Confluence

UiPath

Power BI

Job description

Genuine Parts Company founded in 1928 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading specialty distributor engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. The Company operates a global portfolio of businesses with more than 10,000 locations across the world, employing 60,000 people.

The GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022 by Genuine Parts Company is an innovative research and development facility supporting GPC’s digital transformation efforts.

The hub is focused on the development of advanced technologies and solutions that support GPC's operations and growth.

The GPC Global Technology Center team works on a wide range of projects assisting in areas such as e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. This is home to a team of highly skilled IT engineers who are dedicated to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions for GPC.

Position Purpose:

We are looking for a technical person who likes bringing technology, processes and business together. The PIM Lead Developer owns the technical governance and architecture of Informatica PIM Product 360 within AAG Europe. In this role you are responsible for making sure our PIM system adds value to our company in a scalable manner. You are the sparring partner for our Product Owner, Manager and local technical and business stakeholders. Leading and representing the development team when working across IT Europe.

This role combines:

• Hands-on configuration
• Technical leadership
• Strategic architectural responsibility
• Business alignment across Europe

The Lead Developer ensures scalable, standardized solutions while minimizing customizations within PIM itself, safeguarding system performance, maintainability, and long-term data integrity.

The role also governs environment management (DEV / ACC / PROD), testing & release processes, and segregation of duties compliance.

A strong affinity with data structures, data flows, SQL-backed repository models, and end-to-end process design is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Governance & Architecture

• Contribute to PIM technical architecture and design decisions
• Govern data model structure (linked to SQL repository fields)
• Ensure scalable and performant data (business) flow designs
• Minimize unnecessary customizations inside PIM
• Govern controlled external scripting (Python, outbound integrations, SMTP relay)

Data & Process Ownership

• Oversee: Workflow design, Data quality framework implementation, Data flow architecture
• Ensure consistency of master data processes in PIM across European rollouts
• Contribute to European data architecture discussions

Development & DevOps Governance

• Safeguard segregation of duties
• Accountability for Production deployment owner
• Ensure understanding and correct use of: Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions, Build automation (Gradle / Maven), Version control (Git)

Leadership & Communication

• Directly lead a team of ~3 developers and support the steering of supporting roles like product specialists and users contributing to the sprint work
• Bridge business and technical stakeholders
• Translate business needs into sustainable data-driven solutions
• Contribute actively as senior hands-on team member

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Strong experience with Informatica PIM Product 360 or another comparable tool to manage product information / article data
• Basic understanding of: Master data governance, Data modeling and SQL-backed repositories, Data flow architecture,
• Solid SQL knowledge (SQL Server / SSMS)
• Java knowledge (maintenance-level adjustments, SDK condition changes)
• Understanding of Gradle and/or Maven
• Python knowledge (ability to review and guide scripts)
• Experience with DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Strategic and structured mindset
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments (using Jira/Confluence)

Nice to Have

• Exposure to UiPath
• Understanding of BI/reporting landscape (Power BI)