Software Development Engineer III - Java Stack

GM Financial
Irving, TX
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience leading software development in Java and cloud-native environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4-6 years of Java development and cloud migration experience
    — “4-6 years software development experience required”
  • Individuals who have led Agile Scrum teams and driven process improvements
    — “Experience working in Agile Scrum teams with demonstrated success leading improvements”
  • Professionals with a strong understanding of automated pipelines and test automation
    — “Using automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software packages”
  • Those who have influenced cross-functional teams and delivered measurable business value
    — “Champions and executes strategies across teams that deliver measurable business value”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is available for this role, requiring local presence or citizenship
    — “unable to offer employment sponsorship for this position”
  • The role requires a hybrid work schedule with at least 2 days in-office per week
    — “Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your leadership in Agile Scrum and cloud-native pipeline design
    — “The SDE III is instrumental in the design and implementation of the pipelines”
  • Showcase your ability to coach teams and improve software quality through peer reviews
    — “As a technology leader, the SDE III coaches the team to achieve full participation and high quality reviews”
  • Demonstrate mastery of Java and cloud technologies, especially Oracle and Azure DevOps
    — “Expertise optimizing the data architecture, database queries and indexes as a cornerstone for delivering scalable, performant products and services”
  • Emphasize your experience with test automation and your role in driving team learning
    — “Leveraging test automation and peer reviews to increase product quality”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members
  • Engages beyond the team to accomplish objectives
  • Demonstrates mastery of software development practices
  • Provides technology leadership and promotes team learning
Typical background
Experience in software developmentExperience with cloud technologiesExperience with automated pipelines

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaScrumCloud TechnologiesAutomated PipelinesTest AutomationPeer Reviews

Preferred

Generative AIMachine LearningAutomation

Stack & domain

JavaScrumCloud-native TechnologiesAI TechnologyMachine LearningAutomationData MarketplacesMobile ApplicationsWeb ApplicationsAPI ServicesPublic CloudCloud TechnologiesAutomated PipelinesTest AutomationPeer ReviewsLeadershipCollaborationInfluenceTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingDecision-makingCoachingFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from GM Financial

Why GM Financial 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.

Location: Irving, TX

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week

Sponsorship Notice: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B, TN, L1, and OPT visa types.

Software Development at GMF

As a Software Developer at GM Financial you will be fueled by all areas of technology including multiple domains, AI technology, new tools and coding languages. This role provides you the opportunity to hit the road with the best of your abilities and turn the corner of your new career.

What makes you a dream candidate?

The SDE III establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members while consistently delivering on commitmentsThe 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 companyThe SDE III is expected to demonstrate mastery of software development practices performed by Scrum teamsDeveloping product features for any or all of the following: data marketplaces, mobile applications, web applications, and API servicesThe SDE III provides technology leadership and promotes team learning throughout the product development lifecycleAdoption of and migration to the public cloud within the team as appropriateThe SDE III understands cloud technologies and how best to employ them; and assists other team members to speed the implementationUsing automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software packages; continuously improving both the quality and speed of the pipelinesThe SDE III is instrumental in the design and implementation of the pipelinesLeveraging test automation and peer reviews to increase product qualityAs a technology leader, the SDE III coaches the team to achieve full participation and high quality reviewsMaintaining a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime, and the team’s ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issuesInvesting in our Agile practice to continuously improve product quality, time to market, and team member happiness

Have Other Skills? We Use These Too

Software development expertise in one or more high level programming languagesThe SDE III has developed language agility to move easily from one product to anotherThe SDE III promotes modern software development patterns and practices that promote simplicity, understanding, reuse, and securityExpertise optimizing the data architecture, database queries and indexes as a cornerstone for delivering scalable, performant products and servicesAbility to implement features across mobile, web, and API service levels as applicable to the product teamProficient at designing, building, and optimizing automated pipelines with automated testing and automated security controlsExperience working in Agile Scrum teams with demonstrated success leading improvements (getting better/faster/happier)Brings passion and enthusiasm to the team; leads by exampleChampions and executes strategies across teams that deliver measurable business valueDemonstrates mastery of software languages, architecture, and design; is perceived by most as the expertWorks through others to achieve more than individual contributionStrong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skillsDemonstrated expertise in the following technologies as required for the product being developed:Low-code environments: Logic Apps, OutsystemsEnterprise Service Bus: Tibco BusinessWorks (APIs and integration workflows)Pipeline Automation: Azure DevOps (YAML, ARM), Terraform, Jenkins, Chef, Octopus DeployCode Scanning: SonarQube, CheckmarxSource Code repos: GitMobile: Xamarin.iOS, Xamarin.Android, Xamarin.FormsUI: Angular, Javascript, CSS, Node.js, ASP.NET MVCHigh level programming languages: Java, C# (.NET MVC and .NET Core), GoScripting: Powershell, BashDatabase: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL (e.g. CosmosDB)Test Automation: Xamarin.UITest, Specflow, DevTest, Selenium, Test Data Manager, Postman, Maven, TestNG, JMeterOperating systems: Windows, Linux 

Work Experience

4-6 years software development experience required 

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience preferred 

What We Offer On Day One

 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. Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-3 days a week in office 

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 salary and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment at least 2 days per week in office.

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Source: GM Financial careers

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