Data Modelling Engineer

Data Modelling Engineer

About GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company at the forefront of innovation. Its origins date back to 1759 and for the last 70 years it has been putting key technologies into series production.

We are the trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market-leading drive systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.

GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais Group plc, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We are looking for a skilled Data Modelling Engineer to join our Data and Analytics team and play a key role in designing, implementing and maintaining high-quality, business-aligned data models within Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. 

In this role, you will focus on translating complex business requirements into scalable and maintainable conceptual, logical, and physical data models. 

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of data engineers, data architects, BI developers, and other data experts applying the best practices across various use cases. This position is well-suited for someone with strong data modelling background who enjoys working with modern data tools, solving complex data challenges, and building efficient, maintainable solutions in a collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 

• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to meet analytics and operational requirements
• Contribute to the definition of data modeling standards, naming conventions, and design patterns aligned with data governance and architectural principles
• Ensure data models support performance, scalability, and flexibility across the enterprise
• Support the development and enhancement of Data Warehouses, Lakehouse, and Semantic Layers
• Define and document data entities, relationships, metadata, and lineage
• Assist in data quality analysis and root cause identification related to structural data issues
• Collaborate with data engineers, data architects and analysts to ensure models are effectively implemented and optimised, aligned with enterprise architecture, governance policies, and platform standards

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Proven expertise in data modelling techniques (dimensional, normalised, denormalised, star/snowflake schemas) and data warehousing principles, master data management, semantic layer design
• Hands-on experience with data modeling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, Power Designer, etc.)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure/Fabric components relevant to modeling: Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, OneLake, Data Factory
• Understanding of metadata management, data catalogs, lineage tracking, and data governance
• Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skill, effective collaboration and communication skills
• Proven experience in data modelling or data architecture roles as well as experience with enterprise data platform projects, ideally with Azure/Microsoft Fabric 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science / information technology, or related field

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Market-leading global company with lots of potential to grow
• Opportunity to work on versatile projects and learn
• Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company
• Part of a global IT team working in a hybrid capacity

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow the link on our careers page and submit your resume in English because we are an international environment, and English is our business language.

If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we have a process in place to support you – please feel free to get in touch with us at accommodations@gknautomotive.com

DEADLINE:

The closing date will be June 14th

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.

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