Lead Java Full Stack Engineer (GCP) only W2 profiles

Employee in this role perform following job duties, 1. Lead the end-to-end design, development, and orchestration of the complex Risk platform on Zero Trust Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Collaborate with architects on planning and executing technology refresh projects, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability of the Risk Platform infrastructure. 2. Optimize user experience by ensuring seamless URL management, robust analytics integration, localization capabilities, and component interoperability. Drive the continuous improvement and expansion of the reusable code. 3. Develop and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for continuous development and integration. Work with cross-functional teams to establish scalable processes that accelerate development, enforce Ford standards, and support dynamic content needs across multiple products. 4. Mentor junior engineers, lead code reviews, and champion best practices in code quality, testing, and performance optimization. 5. Partner closely with product owners and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals, fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and “Inner Source” contributions. Prioritize creating engaging, tailored user experiences that drive business outcomes.

GCP Cloud Run, PostgreSQL, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Sas (Software), Full StackGoogle, Cloud Pub/Sub, Google Cloud BigQuery Requirement- Full Stack Software Engineer * Design, develop, and enhance back-end APIs and services using Java and Spring Boot * Build and improve front-end user experiences leveraging TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS * Collaborate as an active member of an Agile team, supporting the full application lifecycle - from concept and design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing operational support * Experience with the Ford Credit software delivery toolchain is a plus, including: * Git/GitHub, Gradle, Terraform, Jenkins, Cloud Build * Nexus/JFrog Artifactory, Checkmarx, SonarQube, FOSSA, 42Crunch * Required: Hands-on experience with GCP Services, including Cloud SQL and PostgreSQL * Required: Strong SQL skills with proven ability to navigate and extract data from legacy relational databases such as DB2 * Highly preferable - Agent exposure with Python skills

Skills Preferred:

Python, Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems, Machine Learning

Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 15+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java. Proficiency in Java 8+ and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security). Solid experience with at least one modern front-end JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Strong understanding of web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA). Familiarity with RESTful API design and development. Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development methodology. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Experience Preferred:

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CloudBuild, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, PubSub, RabbitMQ). Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Jest, React Testing Library). Understanding of DevOps principles and practices. Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Java applications. Knowledge of security best practices for web applications.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

Education Preferred:

Certification Program, Master’s Degree