Full Stack Development Engineer Technical Lead/Anchor-GCP

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global company is seeking a Full Stack Tech Lead to drive innovative solutions in mobility. This role involves leading a talented team in developing scalable applications using cutting-edge technologies like Google Cloud Platform, Java, and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience and redefine transportation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a flexible work environment, along with comprehensive benefits to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Generous schedule of paid holidays

Option to purchase additional vacation time

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a focus on GCP.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular for web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers in building scalable web applications.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs for internal and external use.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

GitHub

Cloud Functions

Cloud Storage

Cloud SQL

Job description

We 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, we’re 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 you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s 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 significanthands-on 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 fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of projects from conception to deployment.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 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:

• Front-End:Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (preferably Angular), along with a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Back-End:Knowledge on multiple backend technologies, with proficiency specifically in Java. Experience with Spring Boot web frameworks.
• Cloud:
  • Extensive hands-on 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 business-to-technology 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 non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration:Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving 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 self-motivated. 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 we've 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 builder…or 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 ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

Visa 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid

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 high-quality, scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end 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, well-documented, 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 high-quality products.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Interact with Dev enablement/ITO/Engineering teams for support and adherence to Ford IT's 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 up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in full-stack development and GCP, and cascade those learning to the team.