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
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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, including SQL Server and SSMS
- Basic to intermediate Python knowledge
- Java knowledge for maintenance or configuration-level changes
- Understanding of DevOps deployment processes
- Analytical and structured mindset
- Effective communication skills
- Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Exposure to UiPath
- Familiarity with Power BI
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
