Software Engineer- Java Backend
- Job ID
- 61868
To meet the growing needs of the mobility business, the Cloud Platform team is looking for a highly motivated, technology focused individual with a passion to work on a collaborative software delivery team to enable the creation and management of Platforms and APIs deployed to the Ford mobility ecosystem. The position will be responsible for implementing platform and API solutions. The candidate for this position must be to function in different roles within the team, from architect to high-skilled software developer and technical team leader, to consultant and product evangelist.
Serve as a Software Engineer that enables the design, development, and support of Platforms, APIs, and services
Participate in white board sessions to gather customer requirements
Develop SpringBoot/Java API/microservices on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) utilizing GCP services such as Cloud Run, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Pub/Sub, and more
Perform software engineering using Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Work in an extreme software development environment using Kanban software methodology
Work with team members to establish best practices to maximize efficiency and minimize risk.
Interact and work closely with product managers to devise solutions and break them down into incremental production-ready user stories
Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challenges
Refactor API/microservices for simplification and efficiency
Execute API Load and Performance (L&P) on API/modules developed
Develop software that is Clean Code compliant and utilize tools such as SonarQube
Perform individual development and collaborate with cross functional teams on end-to-end integration, testing and issue triage efforts.
Use DevOps tools such as Jenkins, SonarCube, CheckMarx, Fossa, and GitHub to deploy, improve and manage software
Stay current on the latest technology and contribute to the technical direction of the company while keeping a customer-centric approach
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!
Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree or experience
1.5+ years of software engineering experience using Java/SpringBoot or equivalent
1+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform or other cloud platforms
2+ years of experience in cloud API development such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry, GCP, Azure, AWS or similar, containers such as GKE and Cloud Run
Expertise in API related technologies such as JSON, REST, Swagger, and Postman
Experience working with API developer portal products
Knowledge about API design standards, patterns and best-practices
Experience helping troubleshoot application and performance issues
Agile mindset
Excellent communications skills - ability to engage in deep technical discussions with customers and peers and become a trusted technical advisor
Critical thinking, decision-making and leadership aptitudes
Strong analytical and good interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and problem-solving abilities
In depth knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, standards and procedures for high quality software development
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