General Motors

Software Development Engineer I

General Motors$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in high-level programming languages such as Java and C#
  • Skilled in data analysis and database optimization
  • Experience with test data management and automated testing
  • Familiar with Agile Scrum methodology and practices
  • Ability to form relationships and manage dependencies effectively
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience with a broad range of technologies including low-code environments and containerization

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate software development competencies within Agile Scrum teams
  • Develop features for data marketplaces, mobile apps, web apps, and APIs
  • Participate in cloud migration efforts relevant to the team
  • Contribute to test automation and perform peer code reviews
  • Maintain focus on production-first principles for uptime and issue resolution
  • Enhance Agile practices to improve product quality and team satisfaction

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package starting on day one
  • 401K matching program
  • 12 weeks of fully paid bonding leave for new parents
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Employee discounts on GM vehicles
  • Community service paid time off
  • Nine paid company holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with 2 days in-office
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

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.

In this role you will:
  • Demonstrate competency in the software development practices performed by Scrum teams
  • Develop product features for any or all of the following: data marketplaces, mobile applications, web applications and API services
  • Participate in migration to the public cloud within the team as appropriate
  • Contribute to test automation and participating in peer reviews to increase product quality
  • Maintain a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime and ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issues
  • Invest in our Agile practice to continuously improve product quality, time to market and team member happiness


Qualifications

What makes you an ideal 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
  • The SDE will have experience with the following technologies as required for the product being developed:
    • Low-code environments: Logic Apps, Outsystems
    • 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
    • Containerization: Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes (open source), Docker
    • 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, Selenium, Postman, Maven, TestNG, JMeter
    • Operating systems: Windows, Linux


Work Experience & Education
  • Experience in software development and test automation required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience preferred


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.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

This position is not open to agency submissions

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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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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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