DescriptionWe 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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If youre looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape enhance the customer experience and improve peoples lives this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.
This job is posted as HYBRID and requires up to 3 days a week from our Dearborn MI office.
Visa sponsorship & relocation are NOT available for this position.
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Full Stack Tech Lead/Anchor to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with significanthandson experience developing deploying and migrating applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) coupled with experience as a Full Stack Development and proven experience leading/guiding a team of developers. You will be responsible for the building and maintenance of scalable reliable and innovative solutions across the full stack (backend and front end) while leveraging GCP services to drive business value and providing direction to the other members of the development team. You should be comfortable working in a fastpaced environment collaborating with crossfunctional teams and taking ownership of projects from conception to deployment.
Responsibilities- Tech Lead/Anchor:Lead a team of Full Stack developers to ensure they have clear guidance on work products best practices and technology standards.
- Full Stack Development:Design develop test and deploy highquality scalable web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies. Specifically Java SpringBoot and Angular.
- API Development:Design and develop RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption ensuring security and performance.
- GCP Cloud Migration Lead Application migrations to GCP Design and implement robust and scalable solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) utilizing services such as Cloud Run Cloud Functions Cloud Storage and Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Openshift CaaS and Global Load Balancer (GBL)
- Database Experience: Maintain existing Postgres SQL databases and drive the migration from SQL Server to Postgres SQL for migrating applications.
- DevOps Practices:Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automation. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Code Quality & Testing:Write clean welldocumented and testable code. Participate in code reviews and implement automated testing strategies.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with product managers designers data scientists and other developers to define requirements design solutions and deliver highquality products.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Interact with Dev enablement/ITO/Engineering teams for support and adherence to Ford ITs architecture standards and processes within department as appropriate
- Security:Implement security best practices throughout the development lifecycle ensuring applications are secure and compliant.
- Continuous Learning:Stay uptodate with the latest trends and technologies in fullstack development and GCP and cascade those learning to the team.
QualificationsExperience:
- 6 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
- 2 years of professional experience configuring managing and launching full scale applications in a GCP environment
- 2 years of professional as a Technical Leader for a team of application developers
- Ability to drive application migrations across Teams.
Technical Skills:
- FrontEnd:Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework (preferably Angular) along with a strong understanding of HTML CSS and JavaScript.
- BackEnd:Knowledge on multiple backend technologies with proficiency specifically in Java. Experience with Spring Boot web frameworks.
- Cloud:
- Extensive handson experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including Cloud run App Engine Cloud Functions Cloud Storage Cloud SQL BigQuery Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and openshift CaaS.
- Strong Experience in troubleshooting GCP Platform & resolving complex application challenges/issues
- Databases:Experience with relational databases specifically PostgreSQL.
- APIs:Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
- Enterprise SSO technologies: Experience with ADFS SAML and Cloud based Securities
- DevOps:Experience with CI/CD pipelines infrastructure as code (Terraform) and containerization (Docker Kubernetes). Experiece with Fossa Chekmarx SonarQube.
- Source Control Repositories: Expertise with GitHub and Build Tools
- Technical Leadership: Technical consulting ability to guide the development team in best practices technical direction and businesstotechnology mapping guidance
Soft Skills:
- Leadership: Ability lead a diverse team (some remote others local) by providing guidance championing knowledge building and exhibiting patience. Always looking to bring out the best in the team.
- Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Collaboration:Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.
- ProblemSolving:Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
- Adaptability:Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and changing priorities.
- Ownership:Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion.
- Initiative:Proactive and selfmotivated. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and take action
Nice to have:
- Certifications (any such as):
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Developer
- Other relevant GCP certifications
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor
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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a range of salary grades 78
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship & relocation are NOT available for this position.
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.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid