Application Software Engineer

As an Application Software Engineer specializing in COTS support, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and integration of our essential Commercial Off-The-Shelf applications. You will leverage your strong technical and problem-solving skills to diagnose complex issues, perform deep dives into application code and databases, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to implement effective solutions. A key expectation for this role is to become a subject matter expert (SME), developing a deep understanding of the application’s functionality and underlying architecture.

What you’ll do…

• Diagnose complex issues by analyzing and interpreting existing application codebases, logs, and database schemas
• Perform deep dives into application code and databases to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to implement effective, lasting solutions
• Develop deep subject matter expertise in the application’s functionality and underlying architecture
• Support and maintain API integrations (e.g., REST, SOAP) connecting COTS applications to other systems
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, maintaining strong organization and attention to detail
• Apply Agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot software issues using established testing frameworks and tools
• Apply software security principles and best practices in day-to-day work
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, vendors, and other engineers
• Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ year of professional experience in software development, system integration, or supporting enterprise-level COTS applications by investigating existing codebases and database structures
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (core database requirement)
• Familiarity with Windows Server based operating systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues
• Experience with software testing frameworks and tools
• Understanding of software security principles and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities

Even better, you may have…

• Experience or familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
• Experience with additional database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Experience with the MQTT protocol
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Familiarity with JIRA or other project management tools
• Proficiency in working with JSON data structures
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount, 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!

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 salary grade 5 - salary grade 8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation-grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move., We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You’ll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.