Senior Staff Software Developer

Sacramento, CA, United States

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer responsible for building DevOps automation and tooling using Python, GitHub Actions, GCP, and other technologies. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop our automation pipelines used for future vehicle programs. Additionally, own coordination with partner teams on how they interface with the system and align on delivery schedules. A commitment to collaborative problem-solving, elegant design, and quality product development while being a team player with a positive attitude is essential to our success.

Design, build, and maintain the Software Factory software delivery automation pipeline for Ford.

Build DevOps pipelines for FNV4 and beyond.

Create full stack applications with both front-end and back-end development.

Architect, develop, and deliver Python-based enterprise applications.

Realize functional requirements into complete implementations.

Design, build, and maintain efficient, secure, reusable, and reliable code.

Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of automations.

Identify bottlenecks and bugs then devise solutions to mitigate and address issues.

Code reviews, testing, and debugging.

Be a technical leader for the team and organization.

Train junior developers, be a role model for software best practices, and uplevel the organization.

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.

5 to 10 years as a Software Developer

Full stack application development both front-end and back-end development.

Experience with design, development, and delivery of Python-based enterprise applications.

Can realize functional requirements into complete implementations.

Experience with designing, building, and maintaining efficient, secure, reusable, and reliable code.

Have ensured the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of automations.

Can identify bottlenecks and bugs then devise solutions to mitigate and address issues.

Experience with code reviews, testing, and debugging.

Be able to be handed feature areas with large unknowns, establish clarity, architect a solution, and drive it to delivery.

Nice to have skills:

Ability to respond and prioritize several demands from different teams and point of views.

Ability to drive Quality/Performance mindset into different levels inside the company.

Maintain resilience as new tools/processes are established upon teams already working with other demands.

Additionally, a strong candidate will have:

Strong desire to automate / self-service.

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities.

Ability to work independently, learn quickly and take initiative when solving unexpected problems.

The ideal candidate would have experience in these areas:

Agile Framework & methodology (backlogs, iterations, user stories, etc.).

JIRA or similar backlog management tools.

Pair programming and test-driven development.

Awareness of Agile principles.

What you will receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a leadership level 6.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 24326