Full Stack Data Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

ERGs

Job summary

Ford is hiring a Global Data Insight & Analytics engineer to design and maintain scalable data pipelines on GCP. You will implement governance, security, and cost-optimized data flows, collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end data solutions, automation, and continuous learning, with a hybrid work model and strong salary range for a Grade 8 position. VISA sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering with 2+ years building cloud data platforms (GCP preferred).
• Strong SQL, Java, Python; experience building cloud data pipelines on GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, DataProc).
• SOA/microservices in a cloud data platform context.
• Experience with relational DBs (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL and columnar DBs (BigQuery).
• Knowledge of data governance, encryption, masking in cloud environments.
• Familiar with CI/CD, IaC tools (Terraform, Tekton) and automation frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; cost/resource optimization in GCP.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead design, development, and maintenance of scalable data ingestion and curation pipelines.
• Contribute to end-to-end data flow from source to insight using full-stack skills.
• Lead GCP data solutions with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.
• Implement robust data governance, access controls, and security practices in GCP.
• Use Astronomer and Terraform for data workflows and IaC provisioning.
• Monitor and optimize performance, scalability and cost of data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data architects, service owners and cross-functional teams.
• Automate data platform processes to improve reliability and data quality.
• Communicate complex technical decisions clearly to stakeholders.
• Continuously learn industry trends and translate requirements into optimized designs.
• Document data engineering processes for knowledge sharing.

Skills

SQL

Java

Python

SOA & microservices

Data pipelines

GCP services

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS/Analytics

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

DataProc

Astronomer

Terraform

Dataforming (DBT/Dataform)

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Domestic relocation is not 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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.