Senior Software Engineering Manager

Ford Motor Company Senior Software Engineering Manager Montgomery, Alabama Apply Now

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

We're seeking a talented Senior Software Engineering Manager to join our team.

In this position...

You will lead a passionate group of Engineers on the API Strategy for Ford Credit for its Digital Products, including application architecture discussions with Enterprise Architecture, engineers, and product teams.

You will be part of an Orchestration platform team responsible for API Security and a Federated GraphQL-based API platform, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

What you'll do...

1. Define a platform roadmap for modernization, enabling features for the current stack and paving the way for the future.
2. Provide thought and solution leadership from an API-first perspective and establish best practices.
3. Understand high-level digital channel requirements, translate them into system and process requirements, and manage system implementation.
4. Experience with Federated GraphQL API Implementation, including best practices from security and GraphQL router configuration.
5. Guide and mentor a team of 15-30 Engineers, collaborating with both onshore and offshore teams.

You'll have...

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related fields.
2. 10+ years experience in managing/leading API/backend projects and/or teams.
3. Working experience in end-to-end delivery from design, development, integrations, monitoring, and logging solutions into production operations.
4. Apollo GraphQL certifications are required.

Even better, you may have...

1. Masters degree in computer science, information systems or related fields.
2. Excellent oral and writing communication skills.
3. Understanding of Apollo Studio development environment and tools.
4. Project Management methodologies and tools, preferably Agile methodologies, Jira tools.
5. Familiarity with DevOps and Automation tools and processes like GitOps.
6. Experience in the Automotive industry is a plus, not mandatory.
7. Knowledge of GCP Platform is a plus.

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!

This position is a Leadership Level 6. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.