Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Networks

Ford Motor Company is shaping the future of mobility and is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Cloud Networks. The role involves building scalable software platforms using an API-First methodology, collaborating with the Cloud Network Engineering team to develop control plane software that supports Ford's global business.

Responsibilities:

• Champion an API-First approach: Define, document, and mock API contracts (using tools like OpenAPI/Swagger) before writing code to ensure consistency and excellent developer experience
• Architect and develop high-performance backend microservices using Go (Golang), ensuring APIs are versioned, secure, and scalable
• Design and build responsive web applications using ReactJS that consume your APIs to provide a seamless self-service experience
• Drive technical standards for API governance, database design, and system architecture, ensuring our platform is easy for other engineering teams to integrate with
• Translate complex network requirements into clean software specifications
• You will collaborate with network engineers to abstract infrastructure complexity behind well-designed interfaces
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide support for production environment outages and critical issues. On-call support is typically low-volume and focused on major incidents

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or a related developer role
• At least 2 years of experience delivering software solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other Public Cloud Provider
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) for backend development and ReactJS for frontend development
• Expertise in API-First development, including deep knowledge of REST standards, API lifecycle management, and specification tools (OpenAPI/Swagger)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• A solid grasp of the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD integration, automated testing (contract testing), and code reviews
• Experience with development and support tools like Jira and ServiceNow
• A curious, self-starting mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
• The collaborative skills to work effectively within a team and navigate complex technical decisions
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Familiarity with API Gateways (e.g., Apigee, Kong) or Service Mesh concepts
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP) from a software perspective