PIM Developer

Company Background:

Genuine Parts Company founded in 1928 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading specialty distributor engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. The Company operates a global portfolio of businesses with more than 10,000 locations across the world, employing 60,000 people.

The GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022 by Genuine Parts Company is an innovative research and development facility supporting GPC’s digital transformation efforts.

The hub is focused on the development of advanced technologies and solutions that support GPC's operations and growth.

The GPC Global Technology Center team works on a wide range of projects assisting in areas such as e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. This is home to a team of highly skilled IT engineers who are dedicated to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions for GPC.

Position Purpose:

The PIM Developer / Application Engineer configures and develops solutions within Informatica PIM Product 360 to support master data processes across AAG Europe. We are looking for someone who likes the challenge of combining technological possibilities with business solutions.

The role focuses on:

• Workflow configuration
• Data structure and repository setup
• Data quality implementation
• Data flow and integration configuration

This is not pure software engineering — it is data-driven application engineering , requiring strong affinity with structured data, SQL-linked models, and business process logic.

Key Responsibilities

PIM Configuration & Development

• Configure workflows (based on business design)
• Implement data quality rules
• Configure data flows, endpoints, hotfolders, and message queues
• Maintain repository structures (linked to SQL database fields)
• Contribute to rollouts across European entities
• Take the lead in creating solutions in the PIM system for business requirements
• Work across DEV / ACC / PROD environments

Technical & Data Responsibilities

• Design solutions with performance and processing time in mind
• Maintain and extend Python scripts (mail generation, SharePoint transfers, data exports)
• Perform basic Java SDK adjustments when required
• Understand build processes (Gradle / Maven)
• Analyze logs and resolve technical issues
• Work with SQL queries to validate and troubleshoot data

DevOps & Deployment

• Support structured releases
• Work with Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions pipelines
• Maintain version control using Git

Collaboration

• Participate in Agile/Scrum events (standup, refinement, retrospective, stakeholder alignment)
• Collaborate with business stakeholders
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Experience with or strong interest in Informatica PIM Product 360 (or a comparable product information management system)
• Strong affinity for data flows and data processes
• Understanding of master data and workflow concepts
• SQL knowledge (SQL Server / SSMS)
• Basic to intermediate Python knowledge
• Java knowledge (maintenance/configuration-level changes)
• Understanding of DevOps deployment processes
• Analytical and structured mindset
• Effective communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Exposure to UiPath
• Power BI familiarity