Full Stack Data Engineer

MOTOR Information Systems; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS is actively seeking a Full-Stack Data Engineer who loves designing, optimizing, refactoring and upgrading complex data solutions. Our primary product is Automotive Content, and you will help support our Insights-based product suite while collaborating across teams.

This role offers strong career growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with Hearst’s premier provider of automotive data. Join us to help shape the MOTOR Product Platform experience.

Qualifications

• Expert Python developer with strong SQL and AWS experience.
• Proficient with semi-structured data (XML/JSON/Parquet).
• Automation-minded with Databricks, Spark, and Ray exposure.
• Hands-on Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, and Azure DevOps experience.
• Familiarity with LangGraph/Agent Frameworks and AI tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex data sets to inform product insights.
• Design, develop and coordinate generation of data pipelines.
• Collaborate with teammates to solve complex problems.
• Design and optimize pipelines for performance and cost.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

XML/JSON/Parquet

Automation

Databricks

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Azure DevOps

Agentic AI

Pandas/NumPy

Apache Spark

Ray

Tools

Databricks

Kubernetes

Octopus Deploy

Azure DevOps

Job description

FULL-STACK DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MOTOR Information Systems, an operating group of Hearst, is actively seeking a Full-Stack Data Engineer. Ideally, a hands-on data engineer who possesses a strong passion for designing, optimizing, refactoring, and upgrading complex data solutions! MOTOR’s primary product is Automotive Content, and we need someone who can help us support our Insights-based product suite.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our mission to transform the future. We have a rare opportunity for you to use your talent, passion, and expertise to help drive this massive change in how we build our user experience across our product lines, and how consumers experience the MOTOR Product Platform.

This position offers excellent career growth and promotional opportunities, stellar compensation, and the ability to work with the world's premier provider of aftermarket automotive data. Hearst/MOTOR Information Systems will be the best and last place you’ll ever work!

Required Experience (Must Have)

• Expert Python Developer
• Strong SQL Developer
• Strong AWS Experience (Lambda, Glue, State Machines, Fargate, Cloud Formation, RedShift)
• Strong Experience with Semi-Structured Data (XML, CSV, JSON, Parquet)
• Strong Automation Experience
• Experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, Notebooks, SQL Analytics)
• Experience with Kubernetes (Cluster Orchestration, Container Networking, Pod Management)
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Deployment Orchestration (Octopus Deploy)
• Experience with Git and Azure DevOps
• Experience with Agentic AI (LangGraph, MCP Servers, Agent Frameworks)
• Experience with Data Handling (Pandas / NumPy, Apache Spark, Ray)

Helpful Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience with LLMs, Machine Learning & Deep Learning Libraries, AI Application Frameworks, Vector Databases
• Experience with Automotive Data / Industry
• Experience with Agile / Scrum

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze large, and complex, data sets
• Design, develop and coordinate the generation of Data Pipelines
• Work collaboratively with team to plan and solve complex problems
• Design for, or optimize existing pipelines, for performance and cost