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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,600.0 - $192,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Software Engineering, Vault (Revision Control System), Scripting, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Build Tools, Graphql, Data Management, Marketplace, Web Api
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd9004466ba339cd

## About the Role

* Must have excellent Python development skills.
 * In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its related services.
 * Hands-on familiarity with Atlassian Jira REST and GraphQL API endpoints.
 * Familiarity with Azure, Entra ID, and the Microsoft Graph API.
 * Experience with CI/CD build tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Tekton).
 * Practical understanding of AI, including agents and agentic workflows.
 * Scripting experience in Bash or Python.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 * Proficiency with Atlassian Cloud tools, including Jira, ROVO, Jira Service Management, Jira Product Discovery, Assets, Analytics, Confluence, and Marketplace applications.
 * Ability to work collaboratively and navigate complex decision-making scenarios.
 * Experience with command-line interfaces (GCloud, GitHub, Vault, OpenShift), as well as Linux, Shell, and Bash.

 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in computer science or related disciplines.
 * 5+ years of software development experience in a large enterprise environment.
 * Familiarity with software development methodologies, quality assurance, and security and control procedures.

## Description

* Lead and oversee all development work for the Ford-ET Team.
 * Build, own, and maintain the Ford-ET GCP architecture, framework, and projects.
 * Establish, coordinate, monitor, and maintain a repeatable development process.
 * Plan, execute, and track software development projects and activities.
 * Identify and resolve technical issues and support the Ford-ET Atlassian portfolio and its development so it runs smoothly and efficiently.
 * Simplify complex ideas and communicate them clearly, both verbally and in writing.
 * Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience, application usability, development processes, and data-handling efficiency.
 * Actively participate and contribute in all team agile ceremonies:
 + Backlog Refinement and Planning
 + Stand-ups
 + Retrospectives