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Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago

Software Supervisor

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry focused on delivering a fully electric transportation future. They are seeking a Software Supervisor to lead the Foundational Services Identity product team, responsible for managing the global retail identity and enhancing the vehicle ownership experience through innovative technologies.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 15 software engineers, fostering a culture of software craftsmanship and cultivating future technical leaders and subject matter experts

Lead and actively participate in cross-team business sessions, providing critical technical leadership and strategic guidance to align identity product development with broader organizational goals

Collaborate closely with product managers to define and evolve the identity product roadmap, translating business requirements into technical vision and actionable development plans

Establish clear team goals and objectives that are directly aligned with overall EVDD priorities, ensuring focused effort and measurable impact

Spearhead application architecture design and technical solutioning, facilitating collaborative whiteboard sessions and architectural reviews

Oversee the development and deployment of scalable multi-cloud SpringBoot/Java API microservices, leveraging Azure Container Apps, Azure services, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Champion and enforce modern software engineering best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Strategically refactor and optimize existing API/microservices to enhance simplification, efficiency, and long-term maintainability

Lead the integration and expansion of identity provider (IDP) services to bolster authentication, authorization, and user experience capabilities

Define and architect comprehensive API load and performance strategies, collaborating closely with the dedicated load and performance team for execution and validation

Instill and ensure adherence to Clean Code principles throughout the software development lifecycle, promoting high-quality, readable, and maintainable code

Foster a culture of collaborative development, leveraging SonarQube for continuous code quality analysis and improvement

Leverage and optimize a robust DevOps tools, including Jenkins, SonarQube, Checkmarx, and GitHub, to streamline software deployment, quality assurance, and lifecycle management

Drive agile development practices within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, utilizing the agile methodology to optimize workflow, transparency, and continuous delivery

Qualification

JavaSpring BootCloud PlatformsTechnical LeadershipAgile MethodologiesAPI DevelopmentDevOps ToolsTeam MentorshipSoftware CraftsmanshipClean Code PrinciplesCollaborative Programming

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related engineering discipline

5+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, ideally within complex, enterprise-level environments

3+ years of hands-on development experience demonstrating deep proficiency with Java and the Spring Boot framework

3+ years of technical leadership experience, having served as an 'Anchor' or Team Lead within Agile development teams, with a strong track record of mentoring and upskilling software engineers to elevate their software craftsmanship

3+ Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale, global APIs on leading cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud technology

1+ year experience in driving and implementing modern Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, eXtreme Programming) and engineering practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Refactoring, Clean Code principles, and collaborative programming (Pairing/Mobbing)

Preferred

Deep understanding and practical experience with microservices architecture, including optimizing for resiliency, scalability, and performance

Proficient in the full API lifecycle, including developing, versioning, documenting (e.g., Swagger), and publishing APIs using platforms like Apigee and APIM

Hands-on experience leveraging a comprehensive suite of DevOps tools for automation, quality assurance, and security, including Jenkins, SonarQube, CheckMarx, and GitHub

Understanding and practical experience with Identity Products (IDP) such as Azure AD B2C