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Entry Level Database Architect - ongoing opportunity
(Relocation Assistance may be available)
Position Description:
The candidate selected will be responsible for investigating new features and functionality offered by the open DBMS technologies in use at Ford, as well as to implement processes and mechanisms to ensure usage compliance within contractual limits.
Position Duties:
Investigates, reviews and recommends adoption of new features, utilities and integration of new releases of existing DBMSs
Researches developments in database technologies to recommend appropriate new tools
Provides guidance to DBAs on best usage of database technology new features
Develops and enforces corporate standards in database design and implementation and mechanisms to ensure usage compliance
Evaluates and/or builds innovations and/or prototypes based on research
Conducts architecture related research as directed by management to better understand database solution(s) for a specific domain
Collaborates with others to develop and maintain current and future state database architecture standards, guidelines, blueprints and roadmaps
Provides input and guidance to support database architecture governance
Provides support to teams to analyze and identify issues when the database architecture does not meet requirements (e.g. performance, scalability, data design, integration testing, audit compliance, information failure mode analysis)
Drives alignment between specific architecture projects and related IT projects and plans, by working with appropriate IT and business team member
- 3+ years experience using two or more of the following DBMS (Oracle, MS SQLServer or IBM DB2 LUW)
- Data modeling experience a plus
- Object Oriented Analysis, Design, and OO Tool experience is a plus
- Experience with interfaces and J2EE technologies
- Experience with VMware, Linux and/or Windows operating systems
- Experience in trouble shooting complex systems, performance testing and tuning
- Experience working with global teams on complex projects
- Negotiation skills and ability to work with several and diverse set of stakeholders/customers
- Automotive industry experience is a plus
The distance between imagination and …. Creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now. When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins. You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
At Ford Motor Company, the distance between you and an amazing career has never been shorter. Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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