Full Stack Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company is looking for a versatile and skilled Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This role involves full-stack development responsibilities, supporting backend services with Node.js, NestJS, Java Spring Boot, and front-end interfaces using React and TypeScript. The engineer will also work with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Tekton for CI/CD pipelines, Terraform for infrastructure automation, and implement quality gates to ensure code robustness and compliance.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend services and APIs leveraging Node.js, NestJS, and Java Spring Boot.
• Build responsive and user-friendly front-end web applications using React and TypeScript, ensuring seamless integration with backend services.
• Design and implement scalable microservices and cloud-native applications consistent with Ford’s architectural guidelines.
• Deploy and manage applications on GCP utilizing managed services such as GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.
• Construct and streamline CI/CD pipelines with Tekton, incorporating automated quality gates to enforce code quality, security checks, and policy compliance.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform in an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practice.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, UX/UI, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, participate in system design discussions, and contribute to evolving best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to software deployment and cloud infrastructure.
• Author and maintain technical documentation that supports development, deployment, and operational procedures.
• Ensure adherence to security policies, industry standards, and Ford’s compliance frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or work equivalence.
• 3-5 years of software engineering experience with strong backend and front-end development skills.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript including frameworks and libraries such as Node.js, NestJS, and React.
• Solid experience with Java Spring Boot for backend services.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and container orchestration (GKE).
• Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Tekton or similar tools, including implementation of quality gates.
• Practical knowledge of Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, event-driven design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile, DevOps principles, and automated testing best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities along with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using cloud monitoring, logging, and telemetry tools.
• Prior experience in automotive, manufacturing, or enterprise software development.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements for cloud-based systems.
• Familiarity with other IaC tools and policy-as-code approaches for governance.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit SummaryThis is a remote role but if you live within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI or Palo Alto, CA, you will be expected to commute on-site up to 4x a week.*Visa Sponsorship IS provided for this specific role**Relocation assistance IS NOT provided for this specific role* 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. We are 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. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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