Senior Software Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world – together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Do you believe great software transforms how vehicles get built? We do! Redefining manufacturing requires advanced visualization, robust platform architecture, and software professionals who can turn plant and process data into actionable insight. That's where our Manufacturing Digital Engineering (MDE) Product Line makes an impact. Our Facility Twin and Visualization Product Team builds and deploys manufacturing applications that create advanced visualizations of plant and process data for plant personnel worldwide. Join us and use your software engineering expertise to help our customers build quality vehicles. We are seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our team of technical specialists, software engineers, and product managers dedicated to building and supporting software products for our manufacturing plants worldwide. As a key member of our Manufacturing I.T. team, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of Ford's mobility and electrification efforts. You should have a strong technical background and demonstrate experience in full stack software engineering, cloud-native microservices, and modern web application development. Responsibilities include the end-to-end design, development, and support of APIs, platforms, and services, from concept to production, working within cross-functional teams and in close partnership with Advanced Manufacturing business partners, IT staff, and end-users such as manufacturing and industrial engineers. By leveraging technical expertise and a customer-centric approach, you will deliver high-quality software products that improve plant operations, increase visibility into process data, and drive manufacturing efficiency at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field of study
• 6+ years of software engineering experience developing Back-End REST APIs, preferably with Java/Spring Boot
• 4+ years of software engineering experience developing Front-End software, preferably with Angular or React
• Proven experience taking a high-level feature request and delivering it from end to end
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent oral and written communication skills and willingness to work with global teams
• Understanding of document-based databases, i.e., NoSQL, MongoDB
• Experience using software engineering best practices, including Agile methods, version control systems, and unit test validation
• Experience in Software Craftsmanship principles and methodologies, including use of SonarQube, Sonar Lint, and GitHub Copilot for clean code and accelerated development
• A strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Familiarity with building web apps, microservice architectures, and REST APIs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Applied Science preferred
• Manufacturing background, with exposure to Manufacturing Quality, consumer product audits, and legal and mandatory requirements
• Use of DevOps tools such as Tekton, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fossa, Cycode, and GitHub to deploy, improve, and manage software along with monitoring tools
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, OpenShift, Azure, or other cloud platforms
• Knowledge of deploying new products and applications using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience performing development individually and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, focusing on end-to-end integration, testing, and issue triage efforts
• Staying current on the latest open-source technology and contributing to the company's technical direction while keeping a customer-centric approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Full Stack Software Engineer that enables the design, development, and support of APIs, platforms, and services
• Develop Spring Boot/Java API and microservices on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) utilizing GCP services
• Develop Angular and React applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) utilizing GCP services
• Review ongoing production software operations and troubleshoot production issues
• Deliver software frequently using Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Work with team members to establish best practices to maximize efficiency and minimize risk
• Mentor junior software engineers
• Interact and work closely with product managers and software engineers on the team to devise solutions and break them into incremental production-ready user stories
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Advanced Manufacturing business partners, IT staff, and end-users
• Thrive in an agile development environment, collaborating closely with product managers and cross-functional engineers

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior