As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy production-grade software solutions within a modern cloud-native microservices architecture. You will play a key role in enhancing existing applications, modernising platforms, improving automation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
- Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using Angular, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Develop robust backend services and business logic to support application functionality and integration.
- Design and manage relational databases, including PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
- Develop, publish, and consume secure REST APIs using industry best practices and API management solutions such as Apigee.
- Design highly available and resilient cloud-native solutions targeting enterprise service reliability requirements.
- Implement automated testing strategies and maintain strong test coverage to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise applications for performance and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
- Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
- 2+ years of experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
- 2+ years of experience developing front-end applications using Angular.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and API integrations.
- Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:
- Cloud Run
- Cloud Run Jobs
- Cloud Scheduler
- Secret Manager
- Pub/Sub
- Cloud Monitoring
- Strong experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
- Experience with Git-based source control and collaborative development practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting end-to-end delivery of web applications, APIs, and batch-processing solutions.
- Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD practices, including Tekton pipelines.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Experience using observability and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and Google Cloud Monitoring.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices.
- Experience working within warranty, aftersales, or automotive service platforms.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
- 4+ years hands-on Java application development experience
- 2+ years experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks
- 2+ years developing front-end applications using Angular
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and API integrations
- Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with GCP services: Cloud Run, Cloud Run Jobs, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager, Pub/Sub, Cloud Monitoring
- Strong experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL
- Experience with Git-based source control and collaborative development practices
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
Ford Motor Company Insights
What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
