Solution Architect
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.
In this position...
The Senior Specialist, Solutions Architecture leads architecture discussions for products/platforms throughout their entire lifecycle, leading the assessment of feature requirements and development of solution options with a focus on performance efficiency and cost optimization. The role oversees the interaction with the product team for technical assessments, maintenance of architecture artifacts, and collaboration with project teams to document future states. Additionally, the role leads the development of prototypes, facilitates training sessions for junior team members on solution architecture technical skills, and drives the application of new technologies.
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The minimum requirements we seek:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience. Minimum 5 years of work experience in Solution Architecture with a Master’s degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in solutions architecture or a related field.Even better, you may have…
Our preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or other information technology-oriented major. Minimum 5 years of work experience in Solution Architecture with a Master’s degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree Developing and deploying software applications on Google Cloud Platform. Integrating Google Cloud Platform services into software applications. Designing and developing software applications. Working with software development teams to implement and maintain software applications. Troubleshooting and debugging software applications. Experience with tools such as Tekton, Terraform, Github, and other new technologies. In-depth expertise with modern analytics tools and techniques, including data discovery, streaming analytics, and related technologies. Familiarity in providing technical analytic/data solutions for applications. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers throughout the SDLC. Negotiation skills and ability to work with a diverse set of partners/customers. Exposure and experience with Ford Architectural standards, processes, and documentation. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate many services and a wide range of global business and IT partners. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.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 childcare 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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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