AEM / React Developer

Job#: 3013284

Job Description:

Ford Motor Company

Hybrid Onsite Dearborn MI 4 days a week

$60-65/HR

12+ Month Contract

Position Overview

This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs. You will work across the entire software development lifecycle, including architecture design, coding, testing, deployment, and optimization. Full-stack capabilities-covering both user interface and server-side development-are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand use cases, pain points, and requirements; advocate for user-centric solutions.
• Design, develop, and deliver software using modern tools, languages, frameworks, and agile methodologies.
• Assess requirements and determine appropriate technology stack, integration methods, and deployment strategies.
• Create high-level architecture designs outlining structure, components, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Designers, Architects).
• Define and implement testing strategies, guidelines, and processes aligned with organizational standards.
• Continuously improve performance, optimize applications, and adopt new technologies for efficiency.
• Apply best practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.
• Develop user-friendly interfaces and maintain back-end services (APIs, microservices).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into solutions.
• Support security practices including encryption and anonymization.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint demos).
• Champion software craftsmanship and collaborative practices (Pair Programming, DevOps).

Required Skills

• SonarQube
• Adobe Suite
• GitHub
• Jenkins
• AEM Cloud (3+ years experience)
• React

Preferred Skills:

• Jira

Experience

• Required:
  • 6+ years in IT; 4+ years in software development
  • Practical experience in 2 coding languages or advanced proficiency in 1 language
• Preferred:
  • Strong understanding of clean code practices (TDD/BDD, XP, continuous refactoring)
  • Experience with Git, bug tracking tools, peer reviews
  • Large-scale project execution
  • Strong documentation and writing skills
  • AEM Cloud (3+ years experience)

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Additional certifications or safety training

Additional Information From Manager:

• Lead design and implementation of software and systems for Ford and Lincoln brand site products using frameworks like React, Spring Boot, and Adobe Experience Manager.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Owners to prioritize deliverables based on business and user value.
• Provide application support and manage migrations.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts for new features; ensure quality and timely delivery using Agile practices.
• Automate performance monitoring and failure notifications using best practices and tools.
• Research and implement new technologies impacting Ford application delivery.
• Use monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (e.g., Dynatrace).

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.