Front End Developer

Join a tight knit, rapidly growing team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and a passion for pushing technological boundaries. Be at the forefront of modernizing Ford's core product lifecycle management – or PLM -- processes and have a direct impact on the tools our engineers use every day. 
This role is specifically within the Software Development portion of our Product Development (PD) Platform Operations team. This will help maintain all aspects of our deployed Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) & Siemens Teamcenter platforms.

Join Ford Motor Company as an experienced Front End Developer and play a pivotal role in accelerating our UX development initiatives and driving strategic digital transformation across the organization.

About This Role: As part of our development team, you'll be responsible for building and delivering mission-critical user experiences that fuel Ford's digital transformation journey. Working collaboratively with both local and global team members, you'll help establish a culture of front end excellence and innovation that drives our company forward.

What You'll Do: 

• Build responsive, enterprise-scale web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and progressive web technologies
• Follow agile methodologies to ensure efficient project delivery and continuous improvement of user interface
• Apply expertise in web performance optimization, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility to create robust, scalable front-end solutions
• Develop and maintain CI/CD practices that support reliable, automated deployment of front-end applications
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and product teams to meet critical business timelines and deliver seamless user experiences
• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to transform complex requirements into intuitive, user-friendly digital interfaces

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in enterprise front-end application development
• Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
• Strong background in web performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser testing
• Hands-on experience with front-end build tools, version control (Github), pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Proven ability to work effectively in agile environments and collaborate with designers and back-end teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in creating pixel-perfect user interfaces

This is a high-visibility opportunity where your front-end expertise will directly impact millions of Ford customers' digital experiences.

• Develop Component Libraries: Architect and implement scalable, reusable UI component libraries using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js). Create responsive design systems that support both desktop and mobile user experiences.
• Frontend Application Development: Develop robust client-side applications using TypeScript/JavaScript ES6+ and modern frontend ecosystems (React/Redux, Angular/NgRx, or Vue/Vuex). Implement efficient state management and component lifecycle optimization.
• API Integration: Build and integrate frontend applications that communicate effectively with RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Implement efficient data fetching patterns, error handling, and real-time data synchronization using websockets, APIs, or events 
• User Experience Optimization: Develop interactive user interfaces using advanced design, animations, and modern browser APIs. Implement responsive design patterns and progressive web application features
• Cloud-Native Frontend Deployment: Deploy and manage frontend applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Cloud Run, GKE, and containerized environments. Implement static site generation, server-side rendering (SSR), and edge computing strategies.
• Frontend Security Implementation: Apply security best practices in client-side applications, including Content Security Policy (CSP), cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention, secure authentication flows, and token management following least privilege principles.
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize frontend application performance, including bundle size optimization, code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals improvements for optimal user experience.
• CI/CD for Frontend Applications: Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications using tools like Tekton, Github Actions, & automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress) for comprehensive end-to-end testing.
• Best Practices: Guide development teams on frontend best practices, design p