Technical Lead
Ford Motor Company · Chennai
- Experience8–9 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted23 Sept 2026
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- React
- Angular
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- Google Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services
- Relational Databases
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Cypress
- Playwright
- CI/CD
- DevOps
The role
A full stack developer at an automotive mobility company designs Java, Spring Boot, and React applications, architects REST APIs and microservices, and builds Generative AI solutions with Retrieval-Augmented Generation. The role also applies Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and automated testing.
Full job description
As a Technical Lead, you will play a key role in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. You will lead across the full product lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
We're looking for architects who treat software development as a craft, champion clean code principles, and embrace a "you build it, you run it" mindset. This role offers opportunities to work with modern cloud platforms, enterprise APIs, and emerging AI technologies.
Full Stack Development
Design and develop scalable backend services using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.Build responsive and user-centric web applications using React or Angular.Application Architect, Design, Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
AI & Application Innovation
Lead to AI-enabled solutions utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs).Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and integrate enterprise knowledge sources.Support integrations using Model Context Protocol (MCP) and related orchestration approaches where applicable.
Engineering Excellence
Apply clean code principles and software craftsmanship practices.Maintain high code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement.Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage.
Cloud & DevOps
Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or comparable cloud environments.Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.Work with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Security & Quality
Implement secure API design and governance practices.Utilize tools such as SonarQube, FOSSA, Apigee, 42Crunch, or equivalent platforms to maintain compliance and quality standards.
Collaboration & Leadership
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and team planning activities.Mentor junior team members through code reviews, technical guidance, and pairing sessions.Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
Production Ownership
Monitor application health and performance in production environments.Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous reliability improvements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of professional software development experience.Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot.Experience building modern web applications using React or Angular.Experience developing microservices and REST APIs.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.Strong knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle.Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Cypress, or Playwright.Working knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Javascript, React, Angular, Node.js.Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Redis.Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone or Milvus.Experience implementing AI/GenAI solutions, including RAG architectures and LLM integrations.Familiarity with MCP-based integrations.Experience with API management, security, open-source compliance, and code-quality platforms such as Apigee, 42Crunch, FOSSA, and SonarQube.