Vehicle Controls Engineer

TechDigital Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Dearborn, MI seeks a seasoned systems and database administrator to manage enterprise-scale databases and cloud infrastructure. You will optimize performance, ensure security, and drive disaster recovery planning while supporting development teams with automation and tooling.

The role requires 5+ years in system administration, strong scripting abilities, and experience with cloud platforms and large data environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system and database administration for enterprise-scale data environments.
• Experience managing large databases and cloud-based infrastructures (Vertica/OpenText, Hadoop).
• Strong data backup, recovery, and disaster planning capabilities.
• Security and access control: managing users, permissions, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise databases and underlying infrastructure.
• Manage cloud platforms (GCP, AWS or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automation scripts (Python/Perl) for routine tasks and data workflows.
• Deploy software, patches and monitor performance; troubleshoot issues across systems.

Skills

System administration

Database management

Cloud platforms

Security & DR

Scripting (Python/Perl)

Tools

Angular

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Jenkins CI

Karma/Jasmine/JUnit

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Skills Required: 5+ years of experience. System and database administration: OptimalPlus aggregates and analyzes large volumes of manufacturing data, so a strong background in managing the underlying database infrastructure is critical. Experience with large databases: Proficiently manage, monitor, and optimize enterprise-scale databases, which often reside in the cloud or are based on systems like Vertica (now OpenText) or Hadoop. Data backup and recovery: Implement and manage policies for data protection and disaster recovery. Security and access control: Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies to ensure sensitive manufacturing data is protected.

Infrastructure management: Network configuration: Ensure optimal performance and reliability for the wired connections between servers and workstations. Monitoring and troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues. Deployment and patching: Install and configure software, manage upgrades, and apply system patches.

Cloud Infrastructure Management: Experience with one or more cloud platforms (GCP, AWS or Azure). Provision and manage cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, implement security policies, monitor for threats and manage user access across cloud services.

Scripting and automation: Language proficiency: Create scripts using languages like Python or Perl to automate administrative tasks and workflows. Task automation: Use scripts for functions like managing data, setting up accounts, and creating system backups.

Software development: 5+ years of professional experience developing web-based applications utilizing object-oriented development in at least one of the following web or mobile technologies: Angular (preferred), Typescript, React, or JavaScript Springboot – At least 5 years of experience in Agile practices (SAFE, Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.) Experience with microservice architecture, REST APIs, SOAP/WSDL/XML/SOA, etc

Additional Experience Preferred: -

• Software engineering and design knowledge; OO Design Principles Practiced in eXtreme Programming (XP) disciplines including Paired programming Test-first/Test Driven Development (TDD) - 5+ years of Object-oriented Development experience where you applied Java Enterprise concepts with the following tools and technologies:
• Spring Platform (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring JDBC, Spring Cloud)
• Automated Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and technologies (Jenkins CI or similar)
• Working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL Database, including table design, creation, and modification
• Delivered products that include web front-end development; JavaScript, and client-side MVC frameworks like Angular, React, etc.
• Experience with testing tools such as Karma, Jasmine, Junit, etc.
• Experience conducting code reviews
• Understand differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop and optimize output and match all these platforms
• Collaborative, positive demeanor, and self-motivated
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Motivated to drive tasks to completion and take ownership of projects –

Top Skills:

• 1. Knowledge of control system software and calibration development, including ATI/Vision, ETAS/Inca.
• 2. Knowledge of Motif widget set, X-windows, Exceed Turbo-X, GTK+, Builder Xcessory
• 3. Knowledge of industry standard file formats, including ASAM e.V A2L, Client H32, and Client S-records