Software Engineer

The Global Data Insights and Analytics (GDI&A) department at Ford Motor Company is looking for qualified people who can develop scalable solutions to complex real-world problems using Machine Learning, Big Data, Statistics, Econometrics, and Optimization. The goal of GDI&A is to drive evidence-based decision making by providing insights from data. Applications for GDI&A include, but are not limited to, Connected Vehicle, Smart Mobility, Advanced Operations, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Logistics, and Warranty Analytics.

We are seeking a highly technical and experienced individual to fill the role of Tech Anchor/Solution Architect within our Industrial System Analytics (ISA) team. As a Tech Anchor, you will provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, driving the design and implementation of cloud analytic solutions using GCP tools and techniques.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable full-stack applications.
• Contribute to both front-end user interfaces and back-end services, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Design and implement database schemas and manage data interactions efficiently using SQL.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform for cloud resources on GCP.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools like GitHub Actions, Tekton to automate software delivery processes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and apply them to improve our software products.

Front-End Proficiency:

•      Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

•      Expertise in at least one modern front-end framework: Angular or React.

•      Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, SCSS

Back-End Proficiency:

•      Strong proficiency in Python.

•      Experience with Python web frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI.

Database Skills:

•      Proficiency in SQL for querying, manipulating, and designing relational databases.

•      Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient database schemas.

Cloud Platform:

•      Solid understanding and practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including GCS (Google Cloud Storage), Cloud Run, and APIGEE.

Development Tools & Practices:

•      Proficient with GitHub for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests.

•      Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.

•      Strong understanding and experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitHub Actions.

Networking & Web Concepts:

•      Strong understanding of networking concepts crucial for web product development (e.g., HTTP/S, DNS, load balancing, APIs, security).

General:

•      Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

•      Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

•      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•      Understanding and experience with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) principles and implementation.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):

•      Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

•      Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

•      Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end testing).

•      Model-Context-Protocol (MCP)

•      Understanding of microservices architecture