General Motors

Senior Software Engineer

General Motors$120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or similar field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 7+ years of mainframe software development experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, PL/I, JCL, DB2, IMS, and z/OS.
  • Experience with CICS, VSAM, batch processing, and production support.
  • Skilled in relational databases, data integration, SQL, and enterprise application interfaces.
  • Familiar with the software development lifecycle and methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and modernize enterprise applications using mainframe technologies.
  • Analyze business/technical requirements and create scalable, secure designs.
  • Perform coding, unit testing, debugging, and production support activities.
  • Design and implement data integration and application-interface solutions.
  • Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate the development process.
  • Investigate incidents and deliver root-cause analysis and solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality and security standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Access to advanced technology and mainframe tools.
  • Dynamic work environment with Agile and DevOps practices.
  • Involvement in major application modernization initiatives.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading automotive company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain, support, and modernize enterprise applications that enable critical GM business operations. This role will develop solutions that drive innovation and competitive advantage while ensuring the reliability, security, performance, and maintainability of GM's systems, applications, and platforms.

The Senior Mainframe Software Engineer will participate across the full software development lifecycle, from project initiation and requirements analysis through design, development, testing, deployment, production support, and continuous improvement. The role will collaborate closely with developers, architects, system analysts, business stakeholders, and other cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with GM standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize enterprise applications using COBOL, PL/I, JCL, DB2, IMS, and related z/OS technologies.
  • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical designs.
  • Perform coding, unit testing, debugging, code reviews, deployment, and production support activities.
  • Design and implement data mapping, integration, batch-processing, and application-interface solutions.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) throughout the SDLC to accelerate delivery.
  • Work with CICS, VSAM, MQ and other mainframe technologies as required by the application environment.
  • Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver timely, durable resolutions.
  • Configure, optimize, and deploy packaged software or other enterprise platforms when applicable.
  • Collaborate with architects and project teams to ensure designs, development practices, and delivered solutions meet GM quality and security requirements.
  • Support application modernization, migration, cloud-integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote efficient code reuse, standardized engineering practices, automated testing, and secure software design.
  • Work effectively in Agile, Scrum, DevOps, iterative, or other software-development environments.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members.
  • Participate in on-call and production-support activities as needed.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • 7+ more years of mainframe software-development experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, PL/I, JCL, DB2, IMS, and z/OS.
  • Experience with CICS, VSAM, batch processing, and production support.
  • Experience with relational databases, data integration, SQL and enterprise application interfaces.
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and software-development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Iterative, or Waterfall.
  • Strong understanding of application security, software design, maintainability, and efficient code reuse.
  • Strong analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
  • Experience with modern mainframe toolsets for discovery, profiling, and migration automation
  • CI/CD experience in defining and managing the build, deployment, and release pipelines


Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience using Java, REST, microservices, and containers (Openshift Container Platform or Docker/Kubernetes) and integrating mainframe and midrange applications
  • Solid understanding of midrange platforms and frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
  • Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies
  • DevOps: IBM Developer for z/OS Systems, ADO, Git, IBM DBB
  • IBM tools: ITOM, RACF, Connect-Direct, IBM Rational Functional Tester, IBM Optim, ADDI
  • Test Automation
  • Experience with packaged enterprise software such as SAP, Adobe, SFDC or similar platforms.
  • Experience with mainframe modernization, migration, cloud integration, or platform transformation.
  • Experience supporting supply chain, manufacturing, vehicle order management, or other large-scale enterprise systems.
  • Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring developers, or influencing engineering standards.

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.

General Motors Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

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.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

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.

Join Our Global Team

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.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

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
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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