Sr. System Engineer at General Motors – Warren | Jobyssey

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin TX IT Innovation Center or Warren Michigan 3 days per week (T-W-Th)

Who We Are

The CAE, CAT, Battery, Materials & Validation team delivers next-generation IT software solutions that support Vehicle Test Lab operations, physical validations, and proving ground activities. These capabilities enable the engineering, validation, and testing of products to meet engineering requirements, ensure compliance and certification, and fulfill government mandates. We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end web applications.

The Role

The position is responsible for developing and testing web applications using repeatable industry best practices and in accordance with GM's software development project methodology. The Software Developer will work hands-on designing and writing code based on detailed requirements and system specifications. Developers will specialize in web development software packaging and coding languages.

Development activities will include updating existing software and/or developing new web applications to address a specific customer need or to solve a particular business problem. This role will contribute to all development activities including design, coding, testing, certification, documentation and deployment.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop scalable web and applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies and cloud infrastructure.
Design and develop robust system infrastructure and database solutions.
Evaluate architectural trade-offs and apply synchronous and asynchronous design patterns.
Write clean, efficient, unit-tested and well-documented code for both client-side and server-side components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
Ensure application security, data protection, and code quality standards are met.
Software testing and quality assurance.
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Lead small-to-medium scale projects, ensuring alignment with business and engineering goals.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional software development experience as a Full Stack Engineer
Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ReactNative, and Angular
Strong knowledge of back-end languages such as Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Hibernate, JPA, and SQL
Experience working with multi-tier production software systems utilizing HTTP APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) and backend datastores (PostgreSQL and/or DynamoDB, Redis)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
Familiarity with Observability tools like Heap and/or Datadog
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Demonstrated ability to understand the tech stack, debug code and tests

People Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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Gm does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) Now or in the future.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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