Ford Motor Company
About the Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Ford Motor Company
- Job Title
- Lead Software Engineer
- Job Description
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Job Description
In this role, the Lead Software Engineer sets the technical direction for the team, offering guidance to team members and exemplifying technical excellence. Collaboration with other teams is essential to ensure technical alignment across the organisation. The role also involves leading efforts to implement process improvements, thereby enhancing productivity and output quality through innovation and collaboration.
A key component of this position is mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, as well as sponsoring emerging leaders, advocating for their professional growth, and guiding them in their career development. The Lead Software Engineer oversees the implementation of agile practices, aligning them with business objectives and facilitating cross-team collaboration.
Strong expertise in at least one programming language is essential, alongside responsibility for creating and reviewing technical designs that meet both business goals and technical feasibility. Managing relationships with key stakeholders, balancing their needs with technical constraints, and facilitating open communication are also crucial aspects of this role.
Responsibilities
Leads team delivery by architecting solutions, managing the completion of critical and often ambiguous tasks.
Takes responsibility for reviews, ensuring they are aligned with goals, facilitates productive discussions, and make decisions to resolve issues.
Leads the technical direction of the team, providing guidance to team members and setting an example of excellence. Collaborates with other teams to ensure technical alignment.
Leads efforts to implement process improvements, driving enhancements in productivity and quality of output through collaboration and innovation.
Mentors junior and mid-level engineers while also sponsoring emerging leaders, advocating for their growth and helping them navigate career paths
Qualifications
Essential:
Oversees agile practice implementation across the team, aligning them with business objectives and facilitating cross-team collaboration.
Manages relationships with key stakeholders, gaining trust by balancing their needs and expectations with technical constraints, and facilitates open communication across teams.
Engages in continuous personal development while delivering structured opportunities for team knowledge sharing.
Offers strong expertise in at least one programming language.
Leads and takes responsibility for the creation and review of technical designs across the team, ensuring they meet business goals and technical feasibility.
Exposure or experience in the following technologies:
Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, GCP
Desirable:
Jetbrains products, HTML, CSS, React, Cypress, JavaScript (JS) / TypeScript (TS)
Education is important to us; ideally, you’ll have a degree, but if that’s not the case and you have extensive experience/skills you feel are relevant and beneficial to the role, we are open to discussing your suitability.
If you are concerned about applying due to disability, please contact us; we’re an inclusive team and would like to discuss what adjustments we can make to support your application.
Note: Banking and Compliance training including fair treatment of customers is mandatory for all FCE employees.
Necessary training will be given to any successful candidates that require it.
Ford is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities.
About The Team
At Ford Motor Company, we have always believed that freedom of movement drives human progress. It’s a belief that continues to fuel our passion to create great vehicles for our customers. Today, our autonomous vehicle and electrification teams are changing the way the world moves. Ford is building an autonomous vehicle business that can scale city to city to improve the movement of people and goods through an intuitive, enjoyable and trusted experience.
Essex, United Kingdom
Hybrid
02-04-2025
- Company Name
- Ford Motor Company
- Job Title
- Head of QA Engineering
- Job Description
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Job Description
As our Head of QA Engineering you'll be the driving force behind testing excellence. You'll actively participate in the design and implementation of cutting-edge testing solutions, tackling complex technical challenges head-on. You'll mentor and inspire a team of talented software engineers and QA professionals, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and industry-leading best practices. Your strategic vision will guide our testing roadmap, ensuring we consistently deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications within the highly regulated financial services landscape. You'll also collaborate closely with senior leadership and the Chief Technology Officer, influencing strategic testing directions and decisions that impact the entire organization. This role demands a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of the financial sector.
You're a natural leader, equally adept at hands-on technical work and strategic planning. You thrive on solving complex problems, demonstrating creativity and innovation in your approach. You're not just technically proficient; you're a respected mentor and role model, empowering your team to reach their full potential. You possess exceptional communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from engineers to senior executives. Crucially, you bring a proven understanding of the financial services industry, its regulatory landscape, and its unique technological challenges.
Responsibilities
Deep technical proficiency: You possess extensive hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance, including designing and implementing test strategies, guidelines, policies, and processes. Proficiency in test automation, CI/CD tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Tekton), and various programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript) is essential. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and frameworks (Spring Boot, React, Angular) is highly valued.
Strategic leadership: You have a proven track record of developing and executing strategic roadmaps for testing initiatives. You can translate high-level strategies into actionable plans, managing resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.
Exceptional communication: You can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions at all levels of the organization.
Mentorship and team leadership: You're passionate about developing talent, providing guidance and support to your team members, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Financial Services Expertise: You possess significant experience working within the automotive lending or banking and finance sectors, demonstrating a strong understanding of relevant regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience with a Master's or PhD.
Extensive hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance within the financial services industry (automotive lending or banking/finance preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor both technically and strategically.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A strategic thinker with a proven track record of achieving long-term quality goals in a regulated environment.
Education is important to us; ideally, you’ll have a degree, but if that’s not the case and you have extensive experience/skills you feel are relevant and beneficial to the role, we are open to discussing your suitability.
If you are concerned about applying due to disability, please contact us; we’re an inclusive team and would like to discuss what adjustments we can make to support your application.
Note: Banking and Compliance training including fair treatment of customers is mandatory for all FCE employees. Necessary training will be given to any successful candidates that require it.
Ford is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Essex, United Kingdom
Hybrid
23-04-2025