Cloud Engineer/Architect - GCP

Are you a passionate and motivated technology professional eager to enhance and streamline a complex global infrastructure? At Ford, we are seeking a dedicated GCP Cloud Architect to join our dynamic Enterprise Technology Group, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility. This is your chance to leverage advanced technology to transform the transportation landscape, elevate customer experience, and improve lives. If you are ready to challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills, we want you on our team!

• Collaborate with Technology and Software Platform teams to develop cloud infrastructure solutions for the Ford Enterprise, encompassing hosting, computing, databases, and networks.
• Define, analyze, and integrate components to deliver effective infrastructure patterns for the business, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Bring hands-on experience with OpenShift/GKE and GCP services including Containers, Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Big Query, and Cloud Storage.
• Design, build, and maintain robust GCP infrastructure to support high-performance, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications.
• Utilize application development skills with technologies such as Java, Springboot, and Python.
• Work alongside other teams to seamlessly integrate GCP services into our overarching IT architecture.
• Stay updated with the latest GCP technologies and best practices, providing recommendations for continuous enhancement.
• Develop and document GCP infrastructure and deployment processes, while leveraging REST API, Agile tools, DevOps methodologies, Git, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Kubernetes.
• Engage with development teams to implement best practices for deploying and managing applications on GCP.
• Monitor and refine the performance of GCP resources, troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure-related issues as necessary.
• Support the creation of technical documentation and maintain open communication channels, sharing expertise and recommending best practices.
• Demonstrate experience with public cloud service offerings across Compute, Storage, Network, and AI.
• Build big data solutions while ensuring the security and compliance of our GCP environment, focusing on Cloud security standards and Identity and Access management.
• Engage in Serverless design, implement CaaS, IaaS security compliance, and monitor infrastructure, networking, and storage management.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
• At least 8 years of experience in IT or related fields, showcasing progressive responsibilities.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-native GCP and hybrid cloud environments, including designing and managing Google Cloud Platform infrastructure.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with scripting and automation in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• 3+ years of application development experience using Java, Springboot, Python, etc.
• 2+ years of experience using infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Deployment Manager.
• Experience working in data centers is preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments is essential.

Even if you don’t check every box or if your experience varies slightly from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can contribute positively to Ford Motor Company!

As a global company, we offer diverse opportunities for your growth. Shape your career path at Ford: take a deep dive into your passion or explore new teams and skills. Whether you aspire to be a leader, changemaker, technical expert, or culture builder, we support your journey. Enjoy a balanced work life with:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days and generous parental leave benefits.
• Family building benefits including adoption assistance and fertility treatments.
• A vehicle discount program for employees and their families.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for community service initiatives.
• A comprehensive holiday schedule.

This position has a salary grade from 5 to 8, ranging from $66,660 to $190,500.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Requisition ID: 57689