Sr. Java Developer with React & Google Cloud Platform

Job title: Lead Software Engineer – Data & Analytics Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

Office Location: Hybrid - Dearborn, MI

Duration: 12+ Months Contract on W2

Job Description

Top Required Skills

• React
• Java / Spring Boot
• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• APIs, Microservices & Distributed Systems
• Technical Leadership / Leading Engineering Teams

Overall Goal / Project Description

Ford''s Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization is modernizing its analytics ecosystem by transitioning from fragmented reporting tools to integrated, cloud-based application experiences. This role will lead the development of scalable applications that provide intuitive analytics and data visualization capabilities while leveraging a centralized Google Cloud Platform data platform as a single source of truth. The initiative aims to improve accessibility, usability, and adoption of analytics solutions across Ford''s global dealer network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of modern full-stack applications
• Develop front-end applications using React and back-end services using Java/Spring Boot
• Architect and build scalable, secure solutions integrated with Google Cloud Platform-based data platforms
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to define data access strategies and API designs
• Establish engineering standards, development practices, and code quality expectations
• Mentor and guide distributed engineering teams across multiple locations
• Drive API development and system integration efforts
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to deliver analytics-focused solutions

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibilities
• Strong experience building and delivering full-stack applications
• Advanced experience with React for front-end development
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot for back-end development
• Experience designing and building cloud-native solutions within Google Cloud Platform environments
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and integration patterns
• Experience leading and coordinating global or distributed development teams
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Proven ability to drive technical decisions and solution architecture

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience building analytics, reporting, or data-driven applications
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Experience supporting BI, data warehouse, or enterprise data platform initiatives
• Knowledge of real-time data integration and event-driven architectures
• Experience working within large enterprise organizations
• Automotive industry experience
• Experience supporting global user populations and dealer-facing solutions

Educational Qualifications:

• Required - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or closely related or equivalent.
• Preferred - Master’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Big Data or Analytics or equivalent.

Travel:

·   Open to travel based up on the nature of the engagement.

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