Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Develop software solutions, scripts, integrations, dashboards, and automation capabilities that improve how V&V teams plan, execute, track, and report testing activities .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in developing software solutions and integrations using Python and SQL, with a strong focus on automation, data management, and BI tools like PowerBI. Demonstrates expertise in establishing testing processes and toolchain standards while ensuring effective communication and collaboration within V&V teams.

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Python DevelopmentSQL Query OptimizationREST API IntegrationPowerBI DashboardingTest Data Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSQLPythonREST APIsAutomationData MigrationTest Data ComplianceData VisualizationBI ToolsTest Tool Configuration

Soft Skills

Documentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

JIRAJamaTestRailPowerBIAtlassian AnalyticsTableauLookerGrafanaAssistive AI ToolsBI Platforms

Industry Keywords

V&V TeamsTesting ProcessesData StructureField UsageNaming ConventionsTagging StrategiesKPI TrackingRelease ReadinessCompliance ChecksFast-Paced Engineering Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GrafanaPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software solutions, scripts, integrations, dashboards, and automation capabilities that improve how V&V teams plan, execute, track, and report testing activities
Support the definition and implementation of L2, L3, and L4 testing processes, including interconnectivity, dependencies, handoffs, and alignment with Ford development and release processes
Establish day-to-day toolchain usage guidelines, test tool configuration standards, and process documentation
Build and maintain integrations between JIRA, Jama, TestRail, BI platforms, and other internal systems using REST APIs, SQL, Python, and related technologies
Automate workflows related to test data management, compliance checks, reporting, traceability, release readiness, and KPI tracking
Support standardization of test data across tools, including data structure, field usage, naming conventions, tagging strategies, and reporting expectations
Develop live dashboards, visualizations, and reports using PowerBI, Atlassian Analytics, or similar BI platforms
Create and maintain automated test data migration utilities, legacy data cleanup scripts, and test data compliance checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of experience developing software solutions using Python
5+ years of experience writing and optimizing SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, reporting, or analytics use cases
5+ years of experience working with REST APIs and building integrations between software tools, platforms, or enterprise systems
2+ years of experience working with BI, analytics, or dashboarding tools such as PowerBI, Atlassian Analytics, Tableau, Looker, Grafana, or similar platforms
2+ years of utilizing assistive AI tools effectively to support software development, debugging, documentation, analysis, and productivity
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Strong documentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment with evolving priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time