As a TFRP Data Engineer – Software Developer at General Motors, you will join the Testable Functionality Rollout Plan team to build and maintain a centralized data lake and visualization layer that ensures traceability of software and hardware functionality. Your daily tasks include developing backend APIs in Python frameworks like Flask or FastAPI, creating scalable UIs with React, integrating systems for seamless data flow, and implementing robust error handling and logging. You will also support analytics by shaping semantic layers for Power BI reports and ensuring predictable nightly refreshes. Additionally, you will mentor team members on best practices and foster technical leadership within the engineering community. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in software or data engineering, proficiency in Python, React, SQL, and Databricks, and a background in automotive or embedded systems where test quality is paramount.
Skills
Python
Flask
FastAPI
React
TypeScript
SQL
Databricks
PySpark
Delta Lake
Power BI
Neo4j
Microsoft Azure
CI/CD
GraphQL
Django
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Develop and maintain backend APIs/services using Python frameworks like Flask/FastAPI.
Integrate with upstream systems (test infrastructure, CI pipelines) and downstream consumers for data flow.
Implement robust error handling, logging, metrics, and tracing in backend services.
Partner with stakeholders to shape semantic layers that power Power BI and other reporting tools.
Ensure predictable nightly refreshes of data models and clear communication to stakeholders.
Mentor engineers on Databricks, data modeling, and backend best practices for safe contributions.
What we're looking for
7+ years of professional experience in software or data engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks or similar Spark-based platforms.
Proficiency in Python for data processing and backend service development.
Experience building production ETL/ELT pipelines in PySpark using Delta Lake.
Expertise in React web stack, TypeScript, SQL, and data modeling at scale.
Proven track record of owning critical batch or nightly pipelines with monitoring.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners.
Market check
Salary context
This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay
$143,000–$236,163.
Peer median band
$143,000–$236,163
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$159,318–$217,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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