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.
Location: Arlington, 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.
About the role:
The Software Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers, managing projects from start to finish. They ensure that software is developed on time, meets requirements, and is scalable. They also help define product strategy and contribute to the development of their team. As a technical manager, you set the boundaries and expectations for delivering a quality product and timely solutions; you are an avid promoter of process improvement; you seek out and promote best practices; you own and refine the technical architecture, continually investing in refactoring and refinement to incorporate modern engineering tools and practices. As a people manager, you consistently invest in your people to grow their technical skills and soft skills; you celebrate successes; you identify books, classes, events, and assignments that expose team members to new ways of thinking and working; you promote inter-team and intra-team collaboration to build trust; you hire good people, effectively manage poor performers, and provide constant feedback to create a team of leaders. As a servant leader, the Software Engineering Manager's role is to inspire, motivate, and enable the team by removing impediments. The manager is encouraged to stay out of the day to day activities and focus on the big picture; where the product is headed and what are the architecture decisions, tools, and skills needed to get there.
- Hands on experience working in C#, .NET and Azure cloud
- Lead the team to build the next generation of modern applications, platforms and services by providing technical expertise throughout the software development lifecycle
- Communicate a plan for the budget, resources, and tools required to support the business and evolve the product, then execute the plan
- Establish relevant learning plans that grow the team professionally and technically
- Motivate the team to share ideas and learnings to promote innovation and generate excitement within the team
- Take an active role in defining metrics that measure our ability to deliver on business and service level objectives; use the metrics to improve the process and product
- As a servant leader, work closely with the team to anticipate and remove impediments
- Review test plans and results providing guidance with the development of test plans to assist the business with development of user acceptance criteria
- Develop relationships with our Business Operations partners and regularly update them with what is transpiring related to automation
What makes you an ideal candidate?
- Being a hands-on manager still coding around 30-40% of the time
- Experience in software development consisting of architecture and implementing through code
- Advanced knowledge of business processes for supported business groups
- Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure, and operations
- Advanced working knowledge of information systems and operations systems for supported business groups
- Knowledgeable of best practices in information technology governance and regulatory landscape for financial institutions
- Significant experience in a large and complex business environment
- Superior organizational skills in planning and prioritizing own workload and initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical terminology to people with limited or no technical understanding
- Proactive and solutions driven with a high level of attention to detail
- Lead through influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
- Present team strategies and accomplishments to senior executives and peers
- Establish strong working relationships and build trust with peers and business partners
- Oversee platform definition, software architecture, and tool selection
- Champion and execute strategies that deliver measurable business value
- Establish strong working relationships and build trust with peers
- Listen actively and communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Apply creative thinking and negotiations skills to develop solutions that are acceptable to different needs
- Ability to accept change and to adapt to shifting organizational challenges and priorities
- Ability to coach, develop and lead others
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
- Ability to evaluate problems and issues quickly and to make recommendations for courses of action
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time while remaining cool under pressure
- Advanced ability to analyze problems, correlate data from multiple sources and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate support teams
- Present team strategies and accomplishments to senior executives and peers
- Ability to take raw product requirements and develop software architectures and designs to bring them to life
- Demonstrated expertise in the following technologies may be required for the product being developed:
- Low-code environments: Logic Apps
- Enterprise Service Bus: Tibco BusinessWorks (APIs and integration workflows)
- Pipeline Automation: Azure DevOps (YAML, ARM), Terraform, Jenkins, Chef, Octopus Deploy
- Code Scanning: SonarQube, Checkmarx
- Source Code repos: Git
- Mobile: Xamarin.iOS, Xamarin.Android, Xamarin.Forms
- UI: Angular, Javascript, CSS, Node.js, ASP.NET MVC
- High level programming languages: Java, C# (.NET MVC and .NET Core), Go
- Scripting: PowerShell, Bash
- Database: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL (e.g. CosmosDB)
- Test Automation: Xamarin.UITest, Specflow, DevTest, Selenium, Test Data Manager, Postman, Maven, TestNG, JMeter
- Operating systems: Windows, Linux
Experience and Education
- 8-10 years of experience in software development required
- Experience leading software development projects preferred
- Experience leading people preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’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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