We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. This job is posted as HYBRID, and requires up to 3 days a week from our Dearborn, MI office. Visa sponsorship & relocation are NOT available for this position. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Full Stack Tech Lead/Anchor to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with significant hands-on experience developing ,deploying and migrating applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , coupled with experience as a Full Stack Development, and proven experience leading/guiding a team of developers. You will be responsible for the building and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions across the full stack (backend and front end), while leveraging GCP services to drive business value, and providing direction to the other members of the development team. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of projects from conception to deployment. Full Stack Development Tech Lead / Anchor in M&S IT Dealer Systems * Tech Lead/Anchor: Lead a team of Full Stack developers to ensure they have clear guidance on work products, best practices and technology standards. * Full Stack Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Specifically, Java, SpringBoot and Angular. * API Development: Design and develop RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption, ensuring security and performance. * GCP Cloud Migration - Lead Application migrations to GCP, Design and implement robust and scalable solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services such as Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Openshift CaaS and Global Load Balancer (GBL) * Database Experience: Maintain existing Postgres SQL databases, and drive the migration from SQL Server to Postgres SQL for migrating applications. * DevOps Practices: Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automation. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues. * Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. Participate in code reviews and implement automated testing strategies. * Collaboration & Communication: * Work closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and other developers to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality products. * Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Interact with Dev enablement/ITO/Engineering teams for support and adherence to Ford IT's architecture standards and processes within department as appropriate * Security: Implement security best practices throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring applications are secure and compliant. * Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in full-stack development and GCP, and cascade those learning to the team. * Tech Lead/Anchor: Lead a team of Full Stack developers to ensure they have clear guidance on work products, best practices and technology standards. * Full Stack Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Specifically, Java, SpringBoot and Angular. * API Development: Design and develop RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption, ensuring security and performance. * GCP Cloud Migration - Lead Application migrations to GCP, Design and implement robust and scalable solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services such as Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Openshift CaaS and Global Load Balancer (GBL) * Database Experience: Maintain existing Postgres SQL databases, and drive the migration from SQL Server to Postgres SQL for migrating applications. * DevOps Practices: Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automation. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues. * Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. Participate in code reviews and implement automated testing strategies. * Collaboration & Communication: * Work closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and other developers to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality products. * Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Interact with Dev enablement/ITO/Engineering teams for support and adherence to Ford IT's architecture standards and processes within department as appropriate * Security: Implement security best practices throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring applications are secure and compliant. * Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in full-stack development and GCP, and cascade those learning to the team.