Thesis Work - Optimize data exchange pattern with respect to consumer privileges i Göteborg

Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars

Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. All thesis projects are arranged in business critical areas and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way – from day one! 

Background

The objective of this master thesis project is to investigate how to design and optimize a publish and subscribe integration pattern with respect to PII (Personable Identifiable Information) and Confidential data in an IT landscape with many data consumers, large datasets and high frequent updates.
Proposed system should be robust (fault tolerance, self-healing), reliable(no single message should go undelivered), scalable (easy to handle any sudden surge in subscribers or increase in load on the publisher side) and have simple user Interface to track the messages send to different subscribers at any time (monitoring).

Scope

Imagine a data exchange landscape with many downstream consumers where each consumer is only allowed to access specific subsets of the data.
We’d like you to propose an architecture and technical solution for efficient distribution of information to each subscriber and to propose an efficient way to define and control which dataset a specific consumer is receiving. An important viewpoint in this work is to keep track of which data has been updated so a consumer is notified about changes (deltas) only.

You’re expected to identify and implement different strategies in a proof-of-concept application using relevant technologies and compare pros and cons. You will have great freedom in proposing strategies and focus areas.

Proposed technologies: Event-driven architecture (e.g. Kafka), Java, Spring, React, algorithm optimization

Do you fit the profile

We are looking for  a curious person with an growth mindset. Someone who naturally collaborates with others and is eager to learn more. You have studied computer science on a master level.
This assignment fit’s two people so if you already have a partner in mind that’s great, but you need to apply individually. State it in the application if you have a preferred partner. You will work mostly onsite in Gotheburg so you can get support and input from our enabling team, but some remote work is also possible.

Duration
 

• The work will start in beginning of Febrruary 2022, to be discussed
• The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
• 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
• This thesis is to be conducted by 2 Students working in pair.

How to learn more and apply

Selection will be ongoing during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application. Attach your Cv and personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.

Apply as soon as possible but no later than 31st of October 2021

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.

For questions about the thesis work please contact,  Oscar Bäckström at  

Who are we?

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Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.