Software Engineer

Ford; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Chennai is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain full‑stack web applications—from responsive front‑ends to scalable back‑end services and cloud deployments. You will work with cross‑functional Agile teams to cover the full software lifecycle, following best practices in coding, testing, and architecture.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, strong Java and frontend skills (React/Next.js/Vite), solid SQL Server and PostgreSQL knowledge, and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of professional Full Stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Core Java concepts.
• Hands-on with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Front-end proficiency: JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vite.
• Relational databases experience: SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and Jira.
• Familiar with VS Code and IntelliJ IDEA.
• Strong RESTful API design and integration.
• Git version control experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Skills

Java

Core Java

JavaScript

React

Next.js

Vite

REST APIs

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/related

Tools

Jira

VS Code

IntelliJ IDEA

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications - from responsive front-end interfaces to scalable backend services and cloud deployments. Working closely with cross-functional Agile teams (QA, DevOps, Product, and Design), you'll contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirement discussions to production support, while following best practices in coding, testing, and architecture.

Required:

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Core Java concepts (OOP, collections, multithreading, exception handling).
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, etc.).
• Proficient in front-end technologies: JavaScript, React, Next.js, and Vite.
• Solid understanding of relational databases - SQL Server and PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization, stored procedures).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and participating in Agile ceremonies.
• Proficient with project tracking tools such as Jira.
• Familiar with development tools such as VS Code and IntelliJ IDEA.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, etc.).
• Prior experience mentoring or leading small development teams.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).