The DataPower and API Connect (APIC)/Elastic search  Shared Service team is responsible for enabling and securing Ford API and service teams such as Fordpass, Connected Vehicle, Connected Consumer, and GOTD etc. to communicate with consumers, dealers and suppliers via API and web service technologies. The support engineer position is responsible for implementing/testing and supporting DP/APIC gateways and service proxy solutions for Ford external facing apps and services. 

The APIC support engineer will be required to:

- Configure/test/deploy/support APIC/DP infrastructure solutions to provide interoperability and security for web services/APIs and mobile applications.

-  Coordinate with application teams for production testing/deployment and bug fixes. 

-  Upgrade/update firmware and infrastructure to keep DataPower technologies and infrastructure up-to-date.   

- Manage and renew digital certificates.

- Provide problem resolution, ensure service availability and security