FCA · 4 hours ago
Data Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFCA is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their AI & Data Analytics Team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines that process massive datasets, ensuring data architecture is scalable and reliable.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement complex data processing pipelines using Apache Spark
Build scalable, distributed systems that handle high-throughput data streams and large-scale batch processing
Manage and provision cloud infrastructure using Terraform
Streamline development workflows by implementing and maintaining GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
Uphold rigorous software engineering standards, including comprehensive unit/integration testing, code reviews, and maintainable documentation
Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Qualification
Required
BA/BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline preferred
5+ years of experience in the data engineering and software development life cycle
4+ years of hands-on experience in building and maintaining production data applications, current experience in both relational and columnar data stores
4+ years of hands-on experience working with AWS cloud services
Comprehensive experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Rust
Comprehensive experience working with Big Data platforms (i.e., Spark, Google Big Query, Azure, AWS S3, etc.)
Familiarity with time series database, data streaming applications, event driven architectures, Kafka, Flink, and more
Experience with workflow management engines (i.e., Airflow, Luigi, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
Experience with designing and implementing real-time pipelines
Experience with data quality and validation
Experience with API design
Deep expertise in Apache Spark (Core, SQL, and Structured Streaming)
Strong proficiency in Scala or Java. You should be comfortable building production-grade applications in a JVM-based environment
Advanced knowledge of SQL for data transformation, analysis, and performance tuning
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure management and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Experience applying 'Clean Code' principles to data engineering
Experience with Apache Flink for low-latency stream processing
Proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, or scripting
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP data services (e.g., EMR, Glue, Databricks)
Familiarity with dimensional modeling, Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake, Iceberg), or NoSQL databases
Comprehensive knowledge of relational database concepts, including; data architecture, operational data stores, Interface processes, multidimensional modeling, master data management, and data manipulation
Expert knowledge and experience with custom ETL design, implementation and maintenance
Comprehensive experience designing, implementing, and iterating data pipelines using Big Data technologies
Experienced working on cross-functional teams and leading efforts to build data services from the ground up
Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand complex business problems and provide solutions
Preferred
Certification in AWS or other cloud providers
Experience with Databricks notebook workflows
Experience with Terraform
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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