Exciting Career Opportunity at Ford Motor Company: Data Architect

Overview:

We're seeking a highly skilled Data Architect with a strong background in data strategy, modeling, and architecture to join our innovative team at Ford Motor Company. This role is crucial for aligning data strategy with business goals, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving risk management through intelligent data solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

Data Strategy and Modeling:

• Align data strategy with business objectives to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Develop scalable and performance-oriented data models that meet business requirements.
• Implement comprehensive master data management strategies encompassing data governance, quality, compliance, and stewardship.
• Establish and enforce strict data standards and policies to guarantee data security, integrity, and privacy.

Data Solution Architecture:

• Design and construct robust data architecture that supports all enterprise data solutions.
• Create high-performance data solutions optimized for both traditional and modern data platforms including Big Data, Relational, No-SQL, and OLAP.
• Enhance enterprise architecture with scalable data patterns and effective integration of technical functionalities.

Data Pipeline and ETL:

• Manage extensive data sets to meet both functional and technical requirements of the business.
• Optimize data extraction, transformation, and loading operations using advanced technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Launch and maintain shared data services and APIs that promote data-driven decision-making.

Analytics and Insights:

• Develop cutting-edge analytical tools to derive actionable insights from complex data sets.
• Deliver essential business performance metrics focusing on operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Technical Standards and Governance:

• Set forth technical guidelines and visions that uphold the integrity and quality of the data warehouse.
• Monitor data quality and compliance across platforms to ensure accurate and reliable data for strategic decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

Skills:

• Proven ability to design and deploy scalable data solutions and architectures.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala and familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with excellent communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Avid technologist, continuously learning and applying new technologies and frameworks to solve complex business problems.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.

Certifications:

• Professional certifications such as AWS, DBA, or CISSP are highly beneficial.

Join Our Team:

If you are driven by innovation, eager to grow within a leading automotive company, and ready to contribute to making a positive impact using data-driven solutions, apply for the Data Architect position at Ford Motor Company today and accelerate your career to new heights!