Full Stack Software Engineer

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Job Summary [CONTRACT TO HIRE]

The Full Stack Software Engineer is responsible for design, build and support of scalable web applications and users interfaces with expertise in a wide range of technical areas, including but not limited to: Web API, MVC patterns, React & JSON Frameworks, jQuery library, JavaScript, C#/Java and SQL databases along with experience in building out Shopify platform-based (or other similar eCommerce platform) web application components. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with Product, Architecture & QA teams and help develop web-based software applications for FordDirect and its Customers.

Reporting directly to the Director of Application Development, the Full Stack Software Engineer will be part of a UI center of excellence team and help with developing, documenting, communicating, and implementing overall UI/UX patterns, proofs-of-concept, and technology roadmap components aligned with company's business goals/strategy.

This position is a hybrid role which requires the employee to work in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Essential Functions

• Build highly responsive and scalable user interfaces and applications using modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
• Implement reusable components that deliver consistent UI/UX across FordDirect' s suite of products
• Develop clean and maintainable code to ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Design and development of interactions with Web APIs.
• Develop and integrate software applications using suitable development methodologies and standards, applying standard architectural patterns, considering critical performance characteristics and security measures.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Software Architects, and Senior Developers to establish the physical application framework (e.g. libraries, modules, execution environments).
• Document Technical design as well as unit tests per requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of Enterprise Code Deployment processes using CI/CD and experience with use of library & code review/security scanning toolsets like SonarQube and JFrog.
• Demonstrate proficiency in version control and collaborative workflows using GitHub, including managing branches, performing code reviews via Pull Requests, and maintaining repository integrity through branch protection rules.

% Travel Required (Approximate): Minimal

Qualifications At FordDirect, we believe in diversity as a strength. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience or background doesn't precisely match the job description. Candidates who do not meet all listed qualifications may be considered based on the combination of relevant work experience and depth of expertise in job-related skills.

Experience

• Web Services development and integration experience (6+ years)
• Rapid development environment working with Agile or Hybrid methodologies (7 years)
• Debugging techniques in interconnected environments
• Cloud-base web application development experience, Microsoft Azure preferred (4 years)
• Relational database experience with high SQL proficiency (6+ years).
• Shopify platform development experience and/or Adobe Marketing Cloud (AEM, Analytics, Target)
• AI Coding Assistant experience (GitHub/VB Studio CoPilot, Gemini Code Assist, Cursor, etc.)
• Mobile app development, a plus
• JIRA and Confluence, a plus
• Hybrid Cloud platform, a plus

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• JavaScript, CSS, HTML expertise required; React, Angular and/or other UI framework experiences a plus.
• C# .Net, and/or Java proficiency
• REST, Sling and SOAP working knowledge
• Experience with Multiple SQL databases (Azure SQL, MySQL, Postgres and/or MS SQL Server) essential
• One or more of the following: Kafka, Spark streaming (4+ years)
• Python experience a plus
• Document, NoSQL, Lake base (Mongo, Cosmos, data bricks) knowledge a plus
• Ability to proactively problem-solve and work on concurrent projects while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
• Follow-through mindset to uphold a 'close the loop' culture.
• Positive approaches to serving customers and providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, high ethics, and project a professional image.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member with a positive 'can do' attitude.
• The drive to identify and seize opportunities for continuous improvement as business needs change.
• Excellent organization, flexibility and time management skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and business communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering fields or equivalent combination of work experience and education

Certification as a Microsoft Azure/AWS/GCP Developer associate or professional a plus

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FordDirect is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Only candidates already permanently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.