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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Github, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, JSON, PostgreSQL, OAuth, OpenID, Prometheus, Swagger, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), SonarQube, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Alwayson, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, Postman, Grafana, Spring-boot, Apigee, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff9ef03bf06139c6 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 3+ years of progressive experience in cloud-based software development. * 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based solutions in production environments. * 3+ years of experience understanding of API design and integration patterns to enable seamless system and data exchange. * 3+ years of experience supporting mission-critical, always-on applications with high reliability, availability, and performance requirements. * 3+ years of hands-on expertise with GCP or AWS and cloud-native services including Cloud Run, Pub/Sub / MSK, Apigee / Tyk, Observability technologies and container orchestration platforms such as GKE, EKS, or Kubernetes. Even better, you may have... * Experience with Java Reactive Programming * Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (streaming/messaging) and PostgreSQL. * Production experience with Kubernetes and microservices architecture. * Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based solutions at scale. * Knowledge of API methods for system integrations and data exchange (JSON, REST, Swagger, Postman). * Understanding security considerations in cloud-based software (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML). * Experience with AI-driven observability or anomaly detection tools. * * Proven experience supporting "always-on," high-availability production environments. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale, cloud-native systems that power Ford's connected vehicle capabilities. In this role, you will design and support mission-critical cloud platform components, own services that directly impact customer experiences, and help shape the technical direction of platforms operating at extreme scale. You will balance strong data-driven decision-making with the ability to move forward effectively when information is incomplete. What you'll do... * Stay ahead of emerging industry trends and technologies. * Align technical solutions with customer needs and business outcomes, ensuring long-term value creation. * Take end-to-end responsibility for software services that drive customer experiences and the platforms supporting them. * Design and deploy reactive microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate JPA, and Kubernetes. * Build and maintain high-performance REST and gRPC APIs, documented via Swagger and tested via Postman * Refactor existing APIs and microservices for simplification, efficiency, and scalability. * Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Argo, SonarQube, and Fossa. * Implement Canary deployment strategies to ensure seamless updates in production critical environments. * Execute API Load and Performance (L&P) testing to validate system resiliency. * Monitor platform health using Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana. * Participate in AI-driven anomaly detection and automated incident diagnostics. * Support critical applications in an "always-on" production environment. * Participate in whiteboard sessions and architectural discussions to gather requirements and design solutions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on end-to-end integration, testing, and issue triage efforts. * Identify opportunities to adopt new technologies that solve current needs and anticipate future challenges. * Stay current on industry trends and contribute to the technical direction of the team while maintaining a customer-centric focus. * Establish best practices with team members to maximize efficiency and minimize risk ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)