Senior Tech Anchor

Industrial System Analytics (ISA) is a product group that develops cloud analytic solutions using GCP tools/Techniques. This Product Manager position within Vehicle Product Management Product Line is ideal for the technically and Product oriented individual who has experience managing product and building roadmaps, strict to timelines, enhancing customer satisfaction, designing, building, deploying, and supporting cloud applications and is interested in working with a portfolio of strategic analytic solutions. 

Tech Anchor/Solution Architect Job Description:

We are seeking a highly technical and experienced individual to fill the role of Tech Anchor/Solution Architect within our Industrial System Analytics (ISA) team. As a Tech Anchor, you will provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, driving the design and implementation of cloud analytic solutions using GCP tools and techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code-level support to the development team
• Work with the team to develop and implement solutions using GCP tools (BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow, Dataproc, etc.) and APIs/Microservices
• Ensure adherence to security, legal, and Ford standard/policy compliance
• Drive effective and efficient delivery from the team, focusing on speed
• Identify risks and implement mitigation/contingency plans
• Assess the overall health of the product and raise key decisions
• Manage onboarding of new resources
• Lead the design and architecture of complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality
• Champion Agile software processes, culture, best practices, and techniques
• Ensure effective usage of Rally and derive meaningful insights
• Ensure implementation of DevSecOps and software craftsmanship practices (CI/CD, TDD, Pair Programming)

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s /Master’s/ PhD in engineering, Computer Science, or in a related field
• Senior-level experience (8+ years) as a software engineer
• Deep and broad knowledge of:
  • Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL
  • Front-End Technologies: React, Angular, HTML, CSS
  • Back-End Technologies: Node.js, Python frameworks (Django, Flask), Java frameworks (Spring)
  • Cloud Technologies: GCP (BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow, Dataproc, etc.)
  • Deployment Practices: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Understanding/Exposure of:
  • CI, CD, and Test-Driven Development (GitHub, Terraform/Tekton, 42Crunch, SonarQube, FOSSA, Checkmarx etc.)

Good to Have:

• Experience with GCP services such as:
  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud Build
  • Cloud Source Repositories
  • Cloud Workflows
• Knowledge of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with serverless architecture and event-driven design patterns
• Familiarity with machine learning and data science concepts
• Experience with data engineering and data warehousing
• Certification in GCP or other cloud platforms

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Proactive attitude and start-up mindset