Software Engineer

Ford Credit is building the financial infrastructure behind Ford's electric future in Europe - and we're looking for a talented frontend engineer to help us do it. You'll be a core contributor in a team building customer-facing products used by millions of people across Europe. That means writing excellent code, actively contributing to technical discussions, and playing a key role in how we deliver great software. This is a hands-on engineering role where your technical craft is front and centre. You'll work closely alongside a Lead Engineer, taking real ownership of features and helping to shape how the team builds - while continuing to grow your own skills in a supportive environment.

Essential4+ years of frontend engineering experience with strong hands-on frontend skillsSolid understanding of component design, state management, and building performant UIsGood grasp of testing practices, Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress or similarComfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and modern frontend toolingClear communicator who can articulate technical ideas to both engineers and non-technical teammatesCuriosity, a growth mindset, and a genuine care for code quality Nice to haveCloud experience, GCP preferredFamiliarity with other technologies (Java / Spring Boot) to collaborate effectively across the stackExperience in regulated industries, fintech, banking, or similarExposure to security and quality tooling, SonarQube, Checkmarx, FOSSA Additional Information:This is a UK position and applications will only be accepted from current UK permanent employees (FCE employees only).The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any
form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.This is a full-time role, however we are keen to encourage applications from applicants who work flexibly including job-share applicants, who would like to work with another job-share applicant to do this role (even if you currently do not have a job-share partner). The Job Share Connect tool allows you to create your profile and then find a job share match.This position is based in the Manchester Business Centre, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Manchester Business Centre for typically 3 days a week increasing to 4 days in the future and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.

Building great frontend software: Writing clean, well-tested code that you and the team are proud ofContributing to technical decisions: Sharing your perspective in architecture discussions and helping evaluate the best approaches for the teamTaking ownership of features: Driving work end-to-end from technical design through to productionWriting and reviewing code: Participating actively in code reviews, giving useful feedback and learning from othersCollaborating with Product: Working closely with product managers to understand requirements and provide clear technical inputSupporting your teammates: Sharing knowledge, pairing with less experienced engineers, and contributing to a positive team cultureLiving agile: Engaging fully in ceremonies, contributing to continuous improvement, and keeping delivery moving