Technical Application Specialist - GM Financial

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-long 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 the 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, LATAM, Europe, China – 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 and business.

About the role:

The Software Development Engineer (SDE) I 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 I works under general direction and consistently delivers on commitments
• The SDE I is expected to demonstrate competency in the 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
• Participates in migration to the public cloud within the team as appropriate
• Contributing to test automation and participating in peer reviews to increase product quality
• Maintaining a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime and ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issues
• Investing in our Agile practice to continuously improve product quality, time to market and team member happiness

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Software development expertise in the high-level programming language used by the product team
• Data and query analysis and optimization to deliver scalable, performant products and services
• Test data management to drive automated, repeatable, and reliable testing
• Participate in new feature development, automated tests, and the implementation of security controls
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams, suggesting and contributing to improvements (getting better/faster/happier)
• Demonstrates software development proficiency
• Actively uses peer reviews and seeks out learning or other feedback mechanisms to improve software development skills
• Forms relationships to effectively accomplish tasks and manage dependencies
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• High level programming languages: C# (NET MVC and NET Core)
• Pipeline Automation: Azure DevOps (YAML, ARM), Terraform, Jenkins, Chef, Octopus Deploy Code
• Scanning: SonarQube, Checkmarx Source Code repos: 
• UI: Angular, Javascript, CSS, Nodejs, ASPNET MVC
• Containerization: Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes (open source), Docker
• Go Scripting: Powershell, Bash Database: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL (eg CosmosDB)
• Test Automation: XamarinUITest, Specflow, Selenium, Postman, Maven, TestNG,
• Operating systems: Windows, Linux

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent practical experience preferred
• Experience in software development and test automation 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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