Software Development Engineer III

Overview

Why GMF Technology?

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.

Responsibilities

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 will adhere to DevSecOps principles and utilize advanced cloud capabilities to enable business strategy with a strict focus on quality that meets the demands of our business partners and customers. The person in this role must be a highly collaborative, creative and intellectually curious engineer who is passionate about forming and implementing cutting-edge cloud computing capabilities.

• 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.
• Drive proof of concepts and conduct technical feasibility studies for business requirements
• Remain up-to-date on emerging technologies and architecture and propose ways to use them in current and upcoming projects
• Collaborate with Architecture team(s) to advise on any needed enabling work and make decisions regarding sequencing to ensure optimal delivery of value for business customers
• Ensure high availability and 24x7 monitoring
• Continually improve operational processes and procedures
• Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to the program stakeholders, sponsors and management teams
• Troubleshoot production issues, engage appropriate parties, and drive through to resolution
• 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 pipelines.
• Leveraging 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 happiness.

Qualifications

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Software development expertise in either C# or Java.
• Extensive experience with Cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS and native toolsets such as Azure ARM Templates, Terraform.
• Experience in architecture and design.
• 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.
• Strong background with source control management systems (GIT ; Build Systems (Maven, Gradle, Webpack); Code Quality (Sonar); Artifact Repository Managers (Artifactory),
• CICD with Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Brings passion and enthusiasm to the team; leads by example.

We Also Use the Following Tools:

• Low-code environments: Logic Apps, Outsystems
• Pipeline Automation: Azure DevOps, Terraform, Jenkins, Chef, Octopus.
• Code Scanning: SonarQube, Checkmarx.
• Mobile: Xamarin.iOS, Xamarin.Android, Xamarin.Forms
• UI: Angular, Javascript, CSS, Node.js, ASP.NET MVC
• Scripting: Powershell, Bash.
• Database: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL.
• Test Automation: Xamarin.UITest, Specflow, DevTest, Selenium, Test Data Manager, Postman, Maven, TestNG, JMeter

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent practical 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

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