Why GMF Technology?
Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We’re committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry.
Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.
This position will be posted until filled.
ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:
Are you a Salesforce developer ready to shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions? Join a high-performing Agile team where your expertise will drive impactful digital transformation across web, API, and cloud platforms.
We’re looking for a Salesforce Software Development Engineer (SDE III) who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and elegant solutions using modern Salesforce and cloud-native technologies.
In this role you will:
- The SDE II establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members while consistently delivering on commitments
- The SDE II 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
- Architect and build advanced Salesforce and cloud-based applications that solve real business challenges.
- Lead by example—mentor developers, influence technical direction, and foster a culture of excellence.
- Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts, feasibility studies, and continuous exploration of emerging technologies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, product owners, and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Champion DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
- Ensure reliability and scalability by proactively resolving production issues and optimizing performance.
- The SDE II 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 II 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 II 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 II is instrumental in the design and implementation of the pipelines
- Leveraging test automation and peer reviews to increase product quality
- As a technology leader, the SDE II 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 happiness
What makes You an ideal candidate?
- Software development expertise in one or more high level programming languages
- The SDE II has developed language agility to move easily from one product to another
- The SDE II promotes modern software development patterns and practices that promote simplicity, understanding, reuse, and security
- Deep proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
- Proven ability to design and implement scalable solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Automotive Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud, leveraging platform features like OmniStudio, Flow, and Experience Cloud.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security models, and integration patterns using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and External Services.
- Experience with legacy components (Aura, Visualforce) and modern frameworks (LWC, SLDS), with a focus on performance, usability, and maintainability.
- Skilled in declarative development and configuration, including custom objects, validation rules, workflows, and process automation.
- Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps practices using tools like Salesforce DX, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Ability to work across the full development lifecycle in Agile Scrum teams, driving continuous improvement and delivering high-quality, production-ready solutions.
- Expertise optimizing the data architecture, database queries and indexes as a cornerstone for delivering scalable, performant products and services
- 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 with demonstrated success leading improvements (getting better/faster/happier)
- 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 through others to achieve more than individual contribution
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
- Demonstrated expertise in the following technologies as required for the product being developed:
- Salesforce UI/Frontend: Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Visualforce, SLDS (Salesforce Lightning Design System)
- DevOps & Automation: Azure DevOps, Terraform, Jenkins
- Security & Quality: Salesforce Shield, SonarQube, Checkmarx
- Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL
- Testing: Selenium, DevTest, TestNG, Postman, SpecFlow, JMeter
Additional Knowledge and Skills
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
- Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
- Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
- Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
- Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
- Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Work Experience & Education
- 2-4 years experience in software development required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience preferred
Location: Arlington, TX
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.
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
This position is not open to agency submissions
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Skills Required
- Software development expertise in one or more high-level programming languages
- Deep proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components
- Experience designing scalable Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Automotive Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud
- Experience with OmniStudio, Flow, and Experience Cloud
- Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security models, and integration patterns
- Experience with REST and SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and External Services
- Experience with Aura, Visualforce, LWC, and SLDS
- Experience with declarative Salesforce development and configuration, including custom objects, validation rules, workflows, and process automation
- Familiarity with Salesforce DX, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
- Expertise optimizing data architecture, database queries, and indexes
- Experience implementing features across mobile, web, and API service levels
- Experience designing automated pipelines with testing and security controls
- Experience working in Agile Scrum teams and leading continuous improvement
- Expertise in applicable Salesforce UI, DevOps, security, database, and testing technologies
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to use AI tools and evaluate outputs for accuracy, compliance, bias, ethics, and data protection
- Two to four years of software development experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field, or commensurate experience
GM Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GM Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by GM Financial.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and performance bonuses are described as meaningful additions to total compensation. In several functions, incentives reliably boost take-home pay when available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, corporate and floating holidays, and paid volunteer time are emphasized. Time-away programs contribute significantly to perceived total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-friendly policies are highlighted, with recent expansions mentioned in some areas. Support for bonding time is seen as a notable strength of the package.
GM Financial Insights
What We Do
GM Financial is the captive finance company and the wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America and China. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail loan and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses. GM Financial employs more than 9,000 hard-working team members, and we're always looking for new people with diverse talents. GM Financial is a workplace where dedicated people have the opportunity to work together and celebrate our successes. Our culture is based on respect, integrity, innovation and personal development. GM Financial is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Each year, we select several philanthropic organizations to support through our Signature Events program. The company and its team members actively support these organizations through many company-wide initiatives; in addition we support numerous other nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and monetary donations.
