Software Development Engineer III - Full Stack: Java / Web Applications

Why GM Financial Digital?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization – we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives.

We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada – and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

About the Role:

The Software Development Engineer (SDE) contributes in all areas of development as a member of an Agile Scrum team. Team members will have areas of strength and some level of specialization, but must be adept at learning tools and languages that enable the team member to participate in all areas of product development. Being adaptable and knowledgeable in multiple domains enables the team members to swarm or fill gaps in order to meet commitments.

• The SDE III establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members while consistently delivering on commitments
• The SDE III engages beyond the team to accomplish objectives, influencing and collaborating with other teams within GM Financial, and working directly with organizations external to the company
• The SDE III is expected to demonstrate mastery of software development practices performed by Scrum teams
• Developing product features for any or all of the following: data marketplaces, mobile applications, web applications, and API services
• The SDE III provides technology leadership and promotes team learning throughout the product development lifecycle
• Adoption of and migration to the public cloud within the team as appropriate
• The SDE III understands cloud technologies and how best to employ them; and assists other team members to speed the implementation
• Using automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software packages; continuously improving both the quality and speed of the pipelines
• The SDE III is instrumental in the design and implementation of the pipelinesLeveraging test automation and peer reviews to increase product quality
• As a technology leader, the SDE III coaches the team to achieve full participation and high quality reviews
• Maintaining a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime, and the team's ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issues Investing in our Agile practice to continuously improve product quality, time to market, and team member satisfaction

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Software development expertise in the high level programming language used by the product team

• Data and query analysis and optimization to deliver scalable, performant products and services

• Test data management to drive automated, repeatable, and reliable testing

• Ability to implement features across mobile, web, and API service levels as applicable to the product team

• Proficient at designing, building, and optimizing automated pipelines with automated testing and automated security controls

• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams, suggesting and contributing to improvements (getting better/faster/happier)

• The SDE III promotes modern software development patterns and practices that promote simplicity, understanding, reuse, and security

• Troubleshoots complex problems and works across teams to meet commitments

• Drives adoption of best practices; cultivates innovation and learning Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills

• Brings passion and enthusiasm to the team; leads by example
• Champions and executes strategies across teams that deliver measurable business value
• Demonstrates mastery of software languages, architecture, and design; is perceived by most as the expert
• Works in collaboration with others to achieve more than individual contribution

• The SDE will have expertise in the following technologies as required for the product being developed: Pipeline Automation: Azure DevOps (YAML, ARM), Jenkins, Deploy Code Scanning: SonarQube, Checkmarx Source Code repos: Git UI: Angular, Javascript, CSS, Nodejs, Typescript Containerization: Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes (open source), Docker High level programming languages: Java Scripting: Powershell, Bash Test Automation: Selenium, Postman, Maven, Operating systems: Windows, Linux, Mac

   

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience preferred
• 4-6 years software development experience required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office