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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,600.0 - $192,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Business Logic, Application Testing, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, Programming Tools, Github, Apache JMeter, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Generative AI, Containerization, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Industrial Software, Dynatrace, Docker, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn04tu ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. + 7+ years of professional software development experience with a full-stack focus. + Deep proficiency in Java, SpringBoot, and Microservices. + Experience building modern frontends using Angular. + Strong experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL). + Proven experience modernizing legacy integrations (utilizing SFTP, SOAP, and XML) and migrating to cloud-native architectures. + Hands-on experience with containerization and cloud platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). + Proficiency in leveraging Generative AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the SDLC and improve code quality. + Strong understanding of Prompt Engineering and the ability to validate AI-generated code for security and efficiency. + Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and TDD/BDD practices. + Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, lead code reviews, and drive engineering best practices across the team. + Excellent, proactive communication skills with a service-oriented mindset when collaborating with global IT and business partners. + Self-motivated, growth mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technologies. + Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a diverse, global team environment. Even better, you may have... + Proven ability to manage complex workstreams with high autonomy and a proactive approach to problem-solving. + Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate technical disagreements gracefully and foster a positive, ego-free team culture. + Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and making high-level design decisions that balance speed with system stability. + Prior experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Industrial Systems (highly preferred). + Experience building or consuming AI/ML APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, or internal FordLLM tools) to enhance application logic and user experience. + Familiarity with advanced testing frameworks like Cypress or Playwright for end-to-end automation. + A passion for "cleaning up" codebases and a track record of successfully decoupling legacy systems into modern microservices. ## Description The Manufacturing Production Scheduling PDO Team is the place to be! We are transforming the In-Plant Scheduling space through re-engineering and new development utilizing the latest technologies, including AI-driven optimization and predictive analytics, to bring flexibility and innovation at market speed. Our systems schedule, build, and monitor plant floor operations globally. We have a mix of critical and non-critical applications that are responsible for producing Ford vehicles, powertrains and stamped components to meet global production needs. If you are in IT and looking to gain product knowledge in one of Ford's core business pillars, look no further. We run critical operations with 24/7 uptime requirements, delivering bottom-line value to Ford Motor Company. The Senior Full Stack Software Engineer is responsible for working within the product team to design and deliver complex features, and provide 3rd-level support for critical plant-floor applications, ensuring continuous production. What you'll do... + Lead the definition and implementation of migration paths off legacy technology, focusing on decoupling old systems and ensuring modern system scalability, reliability, and maintainability. + Drive high standards by implementing automated testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines (including blue/green deployment concepts), and robust monitoring/alerting (Splunk, Dynatrace).Leverage Generative AI tools to refactor legacy codebases, automate documentation and generate robust unit/integration tests. + Provide technical guidance to the PDO team, ensuring high code quality through rigorous peer and AI-assisted code reviews, while mentoring the team on effective Prompt Engineering to accelerate development cycles (jMeter, Cucumber, Cypress) + Utilize a modern tech stack (SpringBoot, GitHub, Jenkins, Docker/Kubernetes, OpenShift, SQL/PostgreSQL) to develop and deliver Schedule Management capabilities to the distributed plant floor. + Partner with Technical Leads and Product Managers to shape the technical roadmap and ensure seamless integration with plant-floor hardware and upstream/downstream systems. + Execute within an Agile framework, utilizing Jira for iteration planning and ceremonies (Scrum, TDD/BDD) to deliver value at market speed. + Master the core functionality of Manufacturing Production Scheduling to translate complex technical constraints into actionable insights for business leads. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [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) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [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) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)