Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/ford/jobs/back-end-software-engineer-united-states-remote Job Description: Ford Motor Company Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Ford Motor Company is a globally renowned automotive company based in the United States, established by Henry Ford. The company is committed to building a better world where every individual has the freedom to move and follow their dreams. Ford is dedicated to innovation, with a focus on services, experiences, and software alongside its traditional vehicle manufacturing. The company is actively involved in sustainability initiatives and aims to meet ambitious environmental targets. Ford values service, community impact, and strives to combine business success with social and environmental responsibility. With a rich history of over 121 years, Ford continues to adapt and lead in the evolving automotive landscape. Automotive β€’ Financial Services β€’ Mobility 10,000+ employees Founded 1903 πŸš— Transport πŸ’° Post-IPO Debt on 2023-08 Back End Software Engineer 21 hours ago πŸ„ California – Remote πŸš— Michigan – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟑 Mid-level 🟠 Senior πŸ”™ Backend Engineer πŸ¦… H1B Visa Sponsor AWS Azure Cloud Docker Google Cloud Platform Java Jenkins JUnit Kafka Kotlin Kubernetes Microservices MySQL NoSQL Postgres React Spring Spring Boot SpringBoot Terraform TypeScript Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem πŸ“‹ Description β€’ Develop, maintain, and enhance backend services and APIs leveraging Kotlin and Spring Boot. β€’ Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable microservices architecture following best practices. β€’ Build and manage data persistence layers with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and optionally NoSQL databases. β€’ Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems. β€’ Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure, utilizing managed services and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. β€’ Construct and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Tekton, ensuring automated testing, security compliance, and quality gates. β€’ Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. β€’ Participate in code reviews, contribute to system design discussions, and advocate for best practices in security and code quality. β€’ Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve operational and performance issues in production environments. β€’ Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support development, deployment, and operations. β€’ Ensure compliance with security policies, industry standards, and organizational guidelines. 🎯 Requirements β€’ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. β€’ 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience with strong expertise in backend development using Kotlin and Spring Boot. β€’ Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and event-driven systems. β€’ Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks such as Spring Data JPA. β€’ Proficient in writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, or equivalent testing frameworks. β€’ Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes (GKE, EKS, AKS). β€’ Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Tekton, or similar tools. β€’ Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, preferably Terraform. β€’ Good understanding of Agile development methodologies and DevOps culture. β€’ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. πŸ–οΈ Benefits β€’ Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage β€’ Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more β€’ Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases β€’ Tuition assistance β€’ Established and active employee resource groups β€’ Paid time off for individual and team community service β€’ A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day β€’ Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.