Lead Software Development Engineer

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.

Location: Las Colinas, TX

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

About The Role

• Lead Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support the enterprise reusable services capability to promote reuse as part of our NorthStar architecture.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices, with a passion for building reusable components.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to define reusable services and packages and work to deliver and operate enterprise services.
• Contribute to all areas of software development as a member of Enterprise reusable services team.
• Hands‑on coding with strong focus on stakeholder management and driving technical decisions with consensus with peers across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Strong experience in software development using Java/J2EE/C# and related technologies.
• Extensive experience building microservices using event‑driven architecture and familiarity with Azure Event Hub, Kafka, etc.
• Strong experience with cloud‑related concepts & technologies, preferably Azure.
• Experience building cloud‑native microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless technologies.
• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, AzureSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, CosmosDB).
• Experience building micro‑frontends using React.js or Angular.
• Cross‑training or familiarity with Microsoft .NET technology stack for POCs and troubleshooting.
• Significant experience building REST services using OpenAPI Specification.
• Proficiency in designing, building, and optimizing automated pipelines with testing and security controls.
• Experience writing automated test cases using Karate (preferred).
• Experience creating solution artifacts (Logical, Physical) using MS Visio or Lucidchart.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with both technical and business audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent project‑management skills including creating and managing program plans, budgets, and resources.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with ability to drive consensus and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives.
• Strong communication skills to serve as tech evangelist and drive adoption of technical standards and enterprise reusable services.

Qualifications

• 7‑10 years of software development experience.
• 2‑4 years of experience leading multi‑developer projects.
• 2‑4 years as a lead and/or subject‑matter expert (preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Strong experience in Java or C# development; experience in Python an added advantage.
• 3‑5 years of cloud development and support experience such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• 2‑3 years of experience in the consumer banking or auto finance industry preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field; or commensurate experience (preferred).
• Master's Degree (preferred).