The Engineering Manager, Website Platforms, will lead a team of front-end and and back end website engineers responsible for building and maintaining critical customer-facing websites and digital experiences. This role is instrumental in driving technical excellence, modern cloud architecture, and the overall digital vision for Ford Pro. The successful candidate will act as a technical leader in front end and back end technologies/ frameworks , an Engineering Delivery Manager responsible for Cost,Time & Quality and a people manager collaborating cross-functionally across timezones & leading a high performing team.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of website and front-end engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code review, automated testing, and robust deployment pipelines.
Champion front-end engineering excellence, with a focus on performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG compliance), technical SEO, cross-browser compatibility, and effective testing strategies.
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for website architecture, technology selection (e.g., React and modern frameworks), build processes, and adoption of scalable solutions such as Micro Frontends.
Participate actively in the development lifecycle, including coding, pairing, and conducting in-depth code and architecture reviews.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and other engineering teams to translate product roadmaps and design specifications into technical requirements and high-quality deliverables.
Contribute to architectural strategy, working alongside technical leaders to simplify complexity and enhance interoperability across the website technology stack.
Define, track, and report on key website performance metrics (e.g., Core Web Vitals), site availability, and overall user experience quality.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and operationalize abstract technology concepts related to website infrastructure and delivery.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in web development and user experience, assessing their potential impact and value to Ford Pro.
Prepare testing strategy for the product including functional, visual regression and accessibility.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and architecture, with significant expertise in web development and front-end technologies.
3+ years of experience managing and leading teams of software engineers focused on front-end or website development.
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and optimizing complex single-page applications (SPAs) using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js).
Proven track record implementing and managing Micro Frontend architectures.
Experience developing shared component libraries or design systems for reuse across multiple web properties.
Working knowledge with API's , Springboot frameworks is desirale
SHoudl have handled ntegrations with multiple source systems that feed the websites with backend data
Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end build tools and workflows (Webpack, Vite, Babel, npm/yarn).
Working knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting scalable web applications (e.g., static site hosting, CDNs, serverless functions).
Familiarity with backend technologies (NodeJS, Python, or Java), RESTful APIs, and database fundamentals as they relate to front-end applications.
Strong background in building and maintaining high-availability, performant, and secure web platforms.
In-depth understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility, and technical SEO best practices.
Knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance as they pertain to public websites.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working with senior leadership, product, design, and engineering teams across functions.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and deliver complex projects in an Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience translating business priorities into actionable technical requirements and team roadmaps.
Good experience with highly scalable applications and Extensive knowledge in JavaScript Design & Architectural Patterns.
Experience with A/B testing frameworks and analytics integration.
Advanced knowledge of front-end testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing).
Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG) approaches.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools for production web environments.
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) - Content management skills.
