FS Java Developer

Job Description: Full Stack Developer -- Recall Suite Applications Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite) 3 Month Contract Position Overview Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) is committed to providing customers with an "Always On" experience. Our mission is to get customers back on the road in the shortest possible time. FCSD Tech delivers world-class software that: - Dealers use to diagnose, repair, and service vehicles. - Customers use for a seamless service experience. - Ford enterprise teams use to operate a highly profitable, critical, and complex Parts & Service business. FCSD is a true one-stop shop, offering comprehensive diagnostics, repair, and service capabilities for a full portfolio of electrified, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles globally. We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to join the Recall Suite Applications team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable, cloud-native solutions. Key Responsibilities - Serve as a core member of an engineering team designing and developing web services, web applications, APIs, and microservices. - Collaborate with product teams on integrations, testing, and deployments. - Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications. - Ensure software engineering excellence through the adoption of best practices and quality standards. - Partner with other product teams to: - Reduce complexity across products and product lines. - Enhance interoperability between services. - Drive key architecture and design decisions across the portfolio. - Innovate and operate with an iterative, agile, and user-centric mindset. - Communicate effectively with team members and internal/external stakeholders. - Demonstrate engineering excellence through: - Active coding and development. - Pair programming and mob programming. - Code reviews and architecture reviews. - Work effectively with technical specialists, Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and business partners. - Utilize Agile methodologies and tools, including JIRA, backlogs, iterations, and user stories. Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience - 5+ years of progressive experience in Software Engineering, Architecture, and Agile frameworks. - 5+ years of experience with: - Core Java - Spring Boot - React.js and/or Angular - 3+ years of experience with modern databases, including: - Relational databases - Non-relational (NoSQL) databases - 2+ years of experience developing and deploying applications to cloud platforms such as: - Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Microsoft Azure - Experience with API design, development, and implementation. - Experience collaborating with engineers, designers, and product owners. - Experience working with diverse and global teams. Technical Skills Software Development - Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles. - Demonstrated experience developing API-based solutions. - Familiarity with eXtreme Programming (XP) practices, including: - Pair Programming - Mob Programming - Test-First Development - Test-Driven Development (TDD) Cloud & DevOps Experience with Con