General Motors

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

General Motors • $112K — $135K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years in building and shipping production software, preferably with Java / JVM (Quarkus or Spring Boot).
  • Full-stack capability, owning features from front-end (Next.js / React / TypeScript) to backend.
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including contract/versioning and security best practices.
  • Relevant experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or Oracle) and migration tools like Liquibase.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain back-end microservices using Java (Quarkus or Spring Boot) and expose APIs via REST and GraphQL.
  • Build responsive front-end features in Next.js / React using TypeScript and Apollo.
  • Develop and support Databricks data workflows for regulatory reporting and dashboards.
  • Evolve the relational schema safely with versioned Liquibase changesets.
  • Produce clean, testable code aligned with team design patterns and standards.
  • Conduct code reviews and write comprehensive tests to ensure code quality.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across services and data pipelines, utilizing observability tools.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth in a high-impact role.
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge technologies in an Agile environment.
  • Participation in shaping software designed for regulatory compliance.
  • Access to education and mentorship opportunities.
  • Exposure to a dynamic environment within the automotive industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

As a senior engineer, you will help design, build, and safeguard the quality of applications across the GM's Product Validation, Safety & Quality IT (PVSQ) organization, which spans regulatory compliance, safety systems, and quality engineering used across vehicle programs. Depending on your strengths, you may lean toward building end-to-end features across the stack (Quarkus or Spring Boot services, a Next.js/React portal, a relational database, and a Databricks lakehouse) or toward the test automation and quality engineering that keep those systems reliable.

You will have the opportunity to work hands-on writing software or solutions, based on detailed requirements and system specifications. Using sound, repeatable, industry standard methodologies, you will support the PVSQ organization responsible for developing Nextgen applications. As part of development activities, we will update existing software and/or develop new software solutions to target specific business obstacles. A repeatable, systematic, and quantifiable approach to the development process will also be applied along with the use of appropriate methodologies.

As a coach/mentor, you will provide feedback on the software being developed to software developers. Ensure code alignment with design patterns/frameworks by working closely with architects and data scientists.

What You'll Do:
  • Design and maintain back-end microservices in Java (Quarkus or Spring Boot), exposing both REST and GraphQL APIs with well-defined, versioned contracts and shared DTOs.
  • Build responsive front-end features in the Next.js / React portal using TypeScript and Apollo for GraphQL data access.
  • Develop and support Databricks data workflows (Unity Catalog, Delta tables, and the medallion pattern) that feed regulatory reporting and dashboards.
  • Evolve the transactional relational schema (PostgreSQL or Oracle) safely, writing versioned Liquibase changesets that ship through the same pipeline as application code.
  • Produce clean, well-documented, testable code that aligns with the team's design patterns, frameworks, and standards.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews and write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (TestNG, Selenium, cross-browser via BrowserStack) that gate every release.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across services, the portal, and data pipelines, using observability tooling (Datadog / App Insights).
  • Work within the CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions, security scanning, promotion dev 12 test 12 prod) and help keep main releasable at all times.
  • Translate business and regulatory requirements into executable development work: break them down, shape the technical approach, and drive it through to delivery in partnership with stakeholders and BAs.
  • Lead and drive software design for scalability and reusability across the full stack, from the UI down to the database structure.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years building and shipping production software, with strong recent depth in Java / JVM (Quarkus or Spring Boot).
  • Demonstrated full-stack capability: comfortable owning a feature from a Next.js / React / TypeScript front end through a Java service to the data layer, not backend-only.
  • Proven ability to take a business requirement all the way to running software: owning the end-to-end design (UI through service to database structure) with scalability and reusability in mind, rather than only implementing predefined tickets.
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including contract/versioning discipline and API security best practices.
  • Solid experience with a relational database (PostgreSQL or Oracle) behind transactional services, using an ORM (Hibernate / JPA, ideally Quarkus Panache), and managing schema changes with a migration tool (Liquibase).
  • Working knowledge of data-lakehouse platforms for the analytical/reporting side (Databricks / Delta / Unity Catalog strongly preferred); ability to reason about data models, lineage, and access control.
  • Experience deploying and running services on Azure: containers (Docker), Kubernetes (AKS), and container registries.
  • Fluency with Git and GitHub-based CI/CD (GitHub Actions or equivalent): automated build, test, security scanning, and promotion pipelines.
  • Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for provisioning and configuration.
  • Comfort defining and upholding technical/operational metadata standards, data-movement patterns, and ETL/ELT best practices.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the SDLC and experience in Agile / Scrum environments.


People Skills
  • Proven ability to lead development initiatives and drive design decisions, planning and executing deliverables within a collaborative team.
  • Independent, self-driven, and quick to learn, with strong, thorough problem-solving.
  • Highly organized and effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to translate regulatory and stakeholder requirements into actionable technical work and engage clearly with diverse audiences.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge
  • Experience with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing on Databricks (DBX job orchestration).
  • Familiarity with change-data-capture patterns and tooling (e.g., HVR) feeding a medallion lakehouse.
  • Experience with GHAS (code/secret/dependency scanning), Wiz (container scanning), Dependabot, and secure-SDLC practices.
  • Experience with feature-flagged, trunk-based delivery and one-button/continuous release models.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) and grounding agents with repo context (AGENTS.md / cross-service dependency maps).
  • Background in regulated or compliance-driven domains where auditability and reporting deadlines are first-class concerns.
  • Experience with observability platforms (Datadog, Azure Application Insights).


This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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