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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Software Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Salary:** $65,100.0 - $166,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Database Storage Structures, Software Debugging, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Oracle (Applications), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Software Security, Software Troubleshooting, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Codebase, Web Technologies, Api Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c7f4222a862898a7 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. 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