Data Exchange Engineer

Do you believe secure reliable data exchange is essential to keeping a global enterprise moving We do! Fords business depends on the timely accurate and secure exchange of data with suppliers partners dealers logistics providers and internal systems. Thats where the Data Exchange team makes an impact. We provide enterprise integration capabilities that enable critical business processes and support Ford operations around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Data Exchange Engineer to design build operate and continuously improve secure data-integration solutions across Fords global partner this role you will manage the full lifecycle of Axway B2Bi software and develop robust end-to-end partner integrations that support high availability data integrity security and operational resilience.

This role requires strong technical expertise in managed file transfer B2B integration enterprise middleware Linux and Windows administration databases scripting and production support. Working with a diverse global team and cross-functional business and technology partners you will help modernize user experiences optimize operations reduce manual effort and deliver dependable data-exchange capabilities at enterprise scale.

• Lead the full lifecycle management of Axway B2Bi software including installation configuration multi-node deployment environment tuning upgrades patching and operational support.
• Design develop implement and support end-to-end B2B integration workflows between Ford and its global partner ecosystem.
• Configure and support partner integrations using protocols such as SFTP OFTP2 AS2 ALE web services and related secure data-exchange technologies.
• Ensure integration solutions meet requirements for high availability data integrity performance scalability security recoverability and operational continuity.
• Partner with business teams application teams external partners security teams infrastructure teams and operations teams to gather requirements and deliver reliable integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex integration connectivity infrastructure file-transfer middleware database and application issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis for production incidents and implement long-term corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop automated monitoring alerting health checks and operational-reporting solutions to improve system uptime and reduce manual intervention.
• Use Python and shell scripting to automate routine administrative tasks support operational processes improve system functionality and increase engineering efficiency.
• Administer and support UNIX/Linux and Windows Server environments that host or enable enterprise data-exchange platforms.
• Use SQL Server Oracle or similar database technologies to troubleshoot issues analyze operational data develop reports and support platform performance.
• Support message-queuing capabilities using IBM MQ Series or comparable messaging and middleware technologies.
• Participate in technical design reviews platform architecture discussions change planning release activities and operational-readiness assessments.
• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation including integration specifications partner onboarding procedures runbooks support processes configuration records and recovery plans.
• Apply secure software-development access-control data-protection and enterprise cybersecurity practices to all integration solutions.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve processes standardize delivery practices strengthen platform resilience and enhance the customer and partner experience.
• Contribute to a collaborative global engineering culture through knowledge sharing peer reviews mentoring continuous learning and strong communication.

We recognize that no one person will embody every single quality or skill listed below. If you are passionate about enterprise integration data exchange operational excellence and building secure technology solutions that enable Fords global business we encourage you to apply.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 5 years of hands-on experience installing configuring maintaining and supporting Axway B2Bi solutions within an enterprise environment.
• 5 years of experience designing and supporting B2B partner integrations using a range of data-exchange protocols and technologies.
• Experience working with high-availability production-critical platforms in a large global enterprise environment.
• Experience collaborating with business partners external trading partners infrastructure teams cybersecurity teams and application-delivery organizations.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting problem-solving documentation communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a diverse global cross-functional team.

Required Technical Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Axway B2Bi installation configuration multi-node architecture environment tuning patching upgrades and production support.
• Experience designing partner integrations using SFTP OFTP2 AS2 ALE web services and comparable B2B integration protocols.
• Advanced UNIX/Linux administration skills and working knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Strong SQL skills including experience using SQL Server Oracle or comparable relational databases for troubleshooting reporting and operational analysis.
• Experience with IBM MQ Series or similar message-queuing and middleware technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation operational tooling integration support and system-administration tasks.
• Understanding of enterprise security principles including secure file transfer authentication authorization encryption certificate management access controls and data protection.
• Experience with monitoring alerting incident management change management performance analysis and operational support practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration infrastructure middleware and data-transfer issues.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with enterprise managed-file-transfer electronic data interchange API integration or partner-onboarding platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms cloud-native integration patterns containers or hybrid-infrastructure environments.
• Experience with DevOps practices automated deployment pipelines infrastructure automation Git-based version control or configuration management.
• Experience supporting global supply chain manufacturing dealer logistics procurement finance or other business-critical enterprise data flows.
• Familiarity with observability platforms automated operational dashboards and service-level reporting.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and participating in iterative product or platform modernization initiatives.
• Experience improving legacy integration platforms through automation standardization migration and operational-excellence initiatives.

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 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 builderor 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here:Benefit Summary

This position is a salary grade 7.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99600-$166600.

*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role*

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