Front End Engineer - React/NextJS

Job ID

69458

Location

Dearborn, Michigan

Category

Enterprise Technology

Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation - grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type: Full time

Work Type: Hybrid

Lead the development and implementation of responsive front-end UI architecture for micro frontends, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Model the use of modern software engineering practices (BDD, CI/CD, Shift left, 12-factor applications, etc.), API design, and architecture to support integration with existing Ford software products as well as external cloud-based services.

Collaborate with Frontend and Backend Architects to rationalize design, translate into requirements for implementation.

Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to ensure that the UI meets the needs of our users and is aligned with the overall product vision.

Develop and maintain a robust and scalable UI architecture using NextJS / React JS as the primary technology.

Work as an expert on UI Design Principles to develop, structure and design of digital apps across all screen size/devices.

Lead and mentor a team of UI developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring best practices are followed.

Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and documentation to communicate design ideas and concepts Work with cross-functional teams to integrate UI components with backend services and APIs.

Good experience with highly scalable applications and Extensive knowledge in JavaScript Design & Architectural Patterns.

Test and debug UI issues across different browsers and devices Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in UI development.

Responsible for overall development and delivery of one or more modules (Micro frontend) in one of the eCommerce products. Research the existing application footprint and recommend solutions to run application workloads in a futuristic Architecture landscape.

Develop modules within the eCommerce products, ensuring the development of high-quality front-end components and interfaces.

Ensure delivery of high quality code and > 80% code coverage

Bring commerce platform engineering expertise and experience to significantly improve Ford’s current capabilities and ensure these platforms can grow to meet increasing demands.

Should be willing to build POCs on the latest cutting-edge technologies and contribute to constructing and deploying highly scalable and robust cloud-based intelligent solutions.

Contribute to Ford’s Product Driven Organization (PDO) model by identifying improvements and areas that help reduce dependencies and increase team autonomy for delivery.

Knowledge in MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) architecture to design and implement scalable and flexible front-end solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., React, Javascript, java).

5+ years of experience leading teams that build customer-facing, browser-based applications, with a strong understanding of UI/UX principles and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).

2+ years of experience with cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

2+ years of experience working in teams that design, build, and scale internal and external APIs, with a strong understanding of service-oriented and microservices architectures.

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!

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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

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

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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Change the world with your ideas.

Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.

Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

Financial and Retirement Programs

Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

Flexible Vacation and Holidays

Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

Vehicle Discount Program

The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

Family Growth and Support

Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

Additional Programs

Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.