Platform Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Cost Optimization Engineer to join our Data Platform team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and implementing cost-saving strategies across our data platform, which is hosted in GCP. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and architecture teams to understand resource utilization, identify inefficiencies, and develop solutions to optimize cloud spending. A strong understanding and experience of any major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is essential, as you will be analyzing cloud billing data, recommending infrastructure changes, automating cost management processes, and ensuring adherence to cloud cost optimization best practices. Excellent problem-solving skills are crucial, as you will be tackling complex challenges related to cloud resource allocation and cost management .  Your goal will be to maximize the value of our cloud investment while maintaining the performance, reliability, and security of our Data Platform.

• Design and Build Data Pipelines: Architect, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and microservices that support real-time and batch processing on GCP.



• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices: Design and implement SOA and microservices-based architectures to ensure modular, flexible, and maintainable data solutions.



• Full-Stack Integration: Leverage your full-stack expertise to contribute to the seamless integration of front-end and back-end components, ensuring robust data access and UI-driven data exploration.



• Data Ingestion and Integration: Lead the ingestion and integration of data from various sources into the data platform, ensuring data is standardized and optimized for analytics.



• GCP Data Solutions: Utilize GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.) to build and manage data platforms that meet business needs.



• Data Governance and Security: Implement and manage data governance, access controls, and security best practices while leveraging GCP’s native row- and column-level security features.



• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of data pipelines and storage solutions.



• Collaboration and Best Practices: Work closely with data architects, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to define best practices, design patterns, and frameworks for cloud data engineering.



• Automation and Reliability: Automate data platform processes to enhance reliability, reduce manual intervention, and improve operational efficiency.

• Education:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  
  
  



• Experience:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer
  
  
  
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Java, angular or any javascript technology with experience in designing and deploying cloud-based data pipelines and microservices using GCP tools like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Dataproc.
  
  
  
  • Ability to leverage best in-class data platform technologies to deliver platform features, and design & orchestrate platform services to deliver data platform capabilities.
  
  
  
  • Service-Oriented Architecture and Microservices: Strong understanding of SOA, microservices, and their application within a cloud data platform context. Develop robust, scalable services using Java Spring Boot, Python, Angular, and GCP technologies.
  
  
  
  • Full-Stack Development: Knowledge of front-end and back-end technologies, enabling collaboration on data access and visualization layers (e.g., React, Node.js).
  
  
  
  • Design and develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration across platform services.
  
  
  
  • Implement robust unit and functional tests to maintain high standards of test coverage and quality.
  
  
  
  • Database Management: Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases, as well as columnar databases like BigQuery.
  
  
  
  • Must possess excellent SQL skills, including query optimization and data manipulation.
  
  
  
  • Data Governance and Security: Understanding of data governance frameworks and implementing RBAC, encryption, and data masking in cloud environments.
  
  
  
  • CI/CD and Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and automation frameworks.
  
  
  
  • Manage code changes with GitHub and troubleshoot and resolve application defects efficiently.
  
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices, independently managing feature design, coding, testing, and production releases.
  
  
  
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data platform and microservices issues.
  
  
  
  • Certifications (Preferred): GCP Data Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud
  
  
  

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 of 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 child care 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: Benefit Summary

This position is a salary grade 7 . 

This position is a range of salary grades 7.

* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 1-3 day per week *

*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role *

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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