Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design and implement scalable REST APIs for real-time vehicle data ingestion .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,077 - $192,925 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable REST APIs and cloud-native microservices using Java/SpringBoot, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers. Proficient in building CI/CD pipelines and managing both SQL and NoSQL databases in a cloud environment.

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REST API DevelopmentJava/SpringBoot MicroservicesCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationSQL and NoSQL Database ManagementCloud Infrastructure Design

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Hard Skills

REST APIJavaSpringBootSQLNoSQLCI/CDTerraformDockerDebuggingRequirements Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTroubleshootingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

VSCodeIntelliJJiraMiro

Industry Keywords

Cloud-NativeMicroservicesInfrastructure as CodeDistributed SystemsReal-Time Data Ingestion

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaKotlinMicroservicesNoSQLPythonSpring BootSpringBootSQLTerraform.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement scalable REST APIs for real-time vehicle data ingestion
Create and maintain cloud-native microservices in Java/SpringBoot
Define data models and integrate with SQL and NoSQL data stores
Build automated CI/CD pipelines to deploy services to the cloud
Monitor system health, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize performance
Collaborate with product owners and front-end teams to refine requirements
Mentor junior engineers and perform code reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
5 years of experience using REST API to ensure data and services are available internally and externally via the internet
5 years of experience debugging software using an interactive debugger, including VSCode or IntelliJ, to triage and reproduce client and server issues
3 years of experience using Java, .NET, Python, or Kotlin programming languages to implement scalable stateful web services and client-side business logic
3 years of experience translating design requirements into functional specifications using requirements management platforms like Jira or a similar tool, and creating supporting documentation and diagrams using software such as Miro
3 years of experience designing distributed systems in a cloud environment including Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, and Docker containerization
2 years of experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
1 year of experience using Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time