Software Engineer – Access Management, Java Full Stack

Ford Motor Company

Ford software engineer modernizing secure Java access-management and authorization platforms. Building scalable services, improving CI/CD, and providing rotational production support.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Core Java and the Spring ecosystem, with a strong focus on building secure microservices and RESTful APIs. Proficient in cloud platforms and agile methodologies, ensuring high availability and scalability of software solutions.

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Core Java (Java 11 Or Higher)Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data)Microservices DevelopmentCloud Platforms (Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Google Cloud Platform)Agile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAutomated TestingBuild Automation (Gradle)Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL)NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, Redis)CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Tekton)Source Code Management (Git, Accurev)Access Control (RBAC, ABAC, PBAC)Federation Protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0)Incident Management (ServiceNow)

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ)Agile Planning Tools (CA Agile Central/Rally, Jira)Cloud Platforms (Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Google Cloud Platform)Access Management ToolsMonitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringCybersecurityAccess ManagementContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformGradleJavaJenkinsMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOraclePostgresReactRedisServiceNowSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all elements of software development with end-to-end accountability
Select architecture direction with input from the architect/Super Anchor
Actively manage the software product’s long-term delivery roadmap
Guide and coach other software engineers on product teams
Develop software, often through pair programming, to deliver user stories
Develop automated tests to confirm functionality, acceptance, and detect regression defects
Review continuous integration build status and fix build failures
Optimize CI/CD tooling by automating manual delivery-pipeline processes and improving quality gates
Review production operations and troubleshoot production issues
Participate in a rotational 24x7 on-call support schedule for Critical/High incidents
Implement application performance monitoring and failure notifications
Perform exploratory testing to identify software deficiencies
Participate in all Agile ceremonies
Screen candidates for placement onto product teams
Organize team learning events and foster skill progression
Design, modernize, build, secure, and maintain access management, authorization, and policy-based access control platforms
Ensure high availability, security, and scalability of access services
Share operational ownership, perform tech refreshes, and improve product stability and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field OR a combination of education and experience
6+ years of professional software development experience
Deep expertise in Core Java (Java 11 or higher) and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data)
Hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies such as Angular and React
Proven experience building highly secure microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed enterprise platforms
Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL
Experience with NoSQL/caching databases such as MongoDB or Redis
Experience with build automation using Gradle
Experience with automated deployment pipelines such as Jenkins or Tekton
Experience with source code repositories such as Git or Accurev
Working experience with cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Daily proficiency with IDEs such as Eclipse or IntelliJ
Daily proficiency with agile planning tools such as CA Agile Central/Rally or Jira
Daily proficiency with ServiceNow for incident, change, and ticket management
Solid understanding of federation and authentication protocols, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML 2.0, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Strong knowledge of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC)
Experience integrating with LDAP, Active Directory, or Azure AD / Entra ID
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time