
Software Engineer
Ford Credit · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $166,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build AI-enhanced digital experiences at Ford.
- Utilize ReactJS, NodeJS, and AEM extensively.
- Develop Micro-Frontend architectures.
- Collaborate in Agile/XP environments.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive excellence.
About the role
About Ford Credit
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with deep expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment rooted in Lean, Agile, and eXtreme Programming (XP) principles. Working alongside engineers, designers, and product owners, you will architect, build, and deliver innovative, scalable, and AI-enhanced digital experiences. As a senior contributor, you will champion engineering excellence, drive continuous improvement, and actively mentor the next generation of engineers.
What You'll Do
- Architect, design, and deliver high-quality, performant, and accessible user interfaces using ReactJS and modern front-end technologies.
- Lead the development and maintenance of Micro-Frontend architectures using Module Federation and Single-SPA, enabling scalable, independently deployable front-end modules across multiple applications.
- Define and maintain the technical architecture for AEM-based applications, leveraging SPA (Single Page Application) and CaaS (Content as a Service) patterns.
- Develop and maintain Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions, including component development, content modeling, workflows, and deployment pipelines.
- Build robust, reusable component libraries and frameworks that improve developer productivity and consistency across teams.
- Develop scalable Node.js services and APIs to support full-stack application needs.
- Partner closely with back-end engineers, UX/UI designers, product owners, and architects to translate business requirements into elegant, technically sound solutions.
- Ensure seamless integration of Micro-Frontends across teams and platforms, maintaining a unified user experience.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement — contributing to team velocity and delivery quality.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold coding standards across the engineering organization.
- Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD), clean code principles, and pair programming practices.
- Drive decisions around scalability, security, performance, and reliability through sound architecture and design patterns.
- Optimize application performance for speed, responsiveness, and scalability across devices and platforms.
- Implement and enforce modern authorization and authentication mechanisms, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and engineering best practices, continuously elevating the team's capabilities.
- Serve as a technical mentor and coach to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and engineering excellence.
- Contribute to defining and evolving team engineering standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
- Lead technical discovery and spike work, helping the team navigate ambiguity and make informed architectural decisions.
Qualifications You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on development experience with:
- ReactJS and TypeScript
- Node.js
- Module Federation / Micro-Frontend architecture
- Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) — component development, SPA, or CaaS
- Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
- Experience with state management solutions such as Redux, Zustand, or React Query
- Proficiency with front-end build tools: Webpack, Babel, Vite, NPM/Yarn
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices integration patterns
- Strong knowledge of modern authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
- Demonstrated experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
- Experience with pair programming and collaborative engineering workflows
- Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
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!
Why Ford?
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, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is a banded position with salary grade 7 that ranges from $99,600-$166,600 to salary grade 8 that ranges from $115,000-$192,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Important Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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. 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.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
- ReactJS
- NodeJS
- Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
- Micro-Frontend Architecture
- Module Federation
- Single-SPA
- TypeScript
- Agile Methodologies
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- Full-Stack
- ReactJS
- NodeJS
- AEM
- Micro-Frontend
- Module Federation
- Agile
- TDD
- Software Development
- TypeScript
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- API Development
- DevOps
- Ford Credit
- Detroit, MI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of software engineering experience, emphasizing ReactJS, NodeJS, and AEM skills. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase AEM & Micro-Frontend expertise: Clearly demonstrate your experience with Module Federation, Single-SPA, SPA, and CaaS patterns within your application and projects.
- Emphasize Agile & TDD: Detail your active participation in Agile ceremonies and your commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and pair programming.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss architectural decisions, performance optimization, authentication mechanisms, and complex problem-solving scenarios.
- Understand Ford's culture: Research Ford's commitment to innovation, customer focus, and community to align your answers with their values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role at Ford Credit?
- The Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer position at Ford Credit is a banded role with salary grades 7 and 8. Grade 7 offers a range of $99,600 - $166,600, and Grade 8 ranges from $115,000 - $192,900. The final determination of your salary grade and base salary will depend on your skills, experience, and the job's scope, responsibilities, and market value.
- Does Ford Credit offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer position?
- No, visa sponsorship is not available for this Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer position at Ford Credit. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.
- What are the key technologies for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role at Ford Credit?
- The key technologies for this Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role include ReactJS, TypeScript, NodeJS, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Module Federation, and Single-SPA for micro-frontend architectures. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and state management solutions like Redux is also crucial.
- What level of experience is required for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Ford Credit?
- Ford Credit requires a minimum of 7+ years of professional software engineering experience for this role. Specifically, they are looking for at least 5 years of hands-on development experience with core technologies such as ReactJS, NodeJS, Module Federation/Micro-Frontend architecture, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- What are the typical career growth opportunities for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Ford?
- At Ford, a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer can explore various growth paths. Opportunities include deepening technical expertise, moving into leadership roles, contributing to different teams and skill sets, or focusing on specific areas like architecture, change-making, or cultural development. Ford offers a flexible career environment to suit individual aspirations.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer position?
- The job description for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role does not explicitly state the work arrangement (on-site, hybrid, or remote). However, given the nature of large, established companies like Ford and the mention of global operations, it's likely to be either on-site or hybrid, with a strong possibility of on-site in a major Ford hub.
- How does Ford Credit approach Agile and software development principles for this role?
- Ford Credit emphasizes a collaborative, fast-paced environment rooted in Lean, Agile, and eXtreme Programming (XP) principles. The Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer will actively participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives, champion Test-Driven Development (TDD), clean code principles, and pair programming.
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