Software Engineer #1061586
Job Description:
Employees in this job function are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs. They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements. Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function.
Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions
• Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies
• Assess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.
• Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application
• Collaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.
• Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.
• Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Familiar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Support security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.
• Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces
• Develop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaboration

Skills Required:
Spring Boot, React, POSTGRES, GCP, Java
Skills Preferred:
Relational Databases, NoSQL
Experience Required:

• Engineer 3
• Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang.
• 6+ years in IT;
• 4+ years in development

Experience Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Prior IT experience within Ford Motor Company, an OEM automotive company, or Customer Service/Extended Service Business IT systems.
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Design Principles and fundamental data modelling.
• Familiarity with eXtreme Programming (XP) practices and a passion for working in a pair-programming environment.
• Advanced CI/CD pipeline experience utilizing tools such as Terraform, SonarQube, Maven, Gradle, and Apigee X.
• Multi-cloud platform experience (Google Cloud Platform, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure).
• Experience with machine learning, mathematical modeling, and data analysis is a plus.
• Experience with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, CA Agile Central/Rally) for tracking backlogs, iterations, and user stories.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex decision-making in a rapidly changing environment.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team. Proven leadership abilities in guiding junior developers and sharing knowledge with peers.
• Additional Skills (Preferred): Experience with micro frontend architecture and familiarity with event-driven architecture principles. Exposure to advanced frontend technologies like TypeScript, Java, or Next.js is a plus.

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Info:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in ComputerScience, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8+ years¿of progressive IT experience in Software Engineering, Architecture, and Agile Frameworks.
• 6+ years¿of Full Stack development experience, specifically with Core Java, Spring Boot, and React.js and/or Angular.
• 5+ years¿of experience in the following areas:
• Cloud Services:¿GCP or similar platforms (Cloud Run, Cloud DB, Secret Mgr, GCS, Big Query, Terraform, etc.).
• Database Management:¿Modern databases, both relational and nonrelational (e.g., Cloud DB, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server).
• Agile & DevOps Practices: Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes. Ability to integrate automated testing and validation in the UI development process. Deploying software using tools like Tekton, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git.
• Strong front-end development skills (JavaScript, CSS, HTML) and knowledge of UI design and front-end tools (Webpack, Redux, PrimeNG/Bootstrap).
• Experience developing API solutions and utilizing API gateways.
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks (Mocha, Jest, Jasmine, Karma, JUnit).
• Experience with Cloud Monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, etc.).