Lead Software Development Engineer

About the role

Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial—it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams build real solutions that drive AI-powered transformation, modernize operations, and reimagine customer interactions. As a Software Developer, you’ll work across multiple domains, leverage cutting-edge AI technology, and explore new tools and coding languages in a hybrid environment (2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week) based in Las Colinas or Arlington, TX.

Responsibilities

• Utilize C# and Microsoft Azure Cloud throughout our technology stack.
• Partner with team members to enhance software skills, system understanding, and design thinking to build high-performing teams.
• Embed in or collaborate across teams to achieve business objectives using intentional architecture.
• Influence and work with other towers, shared services, and external vendors to deliver business results.
• Research and champion new tools and approaches that benefit the organization.
• Understand cloud technologies and assist team members to accelerate implementation.
• Champion Agile and DevOps to continuously improve product quality, time to market, and team member satisfaction.
• Invest in automated testing and pipelines to enable frequent deployments (multiple times per sprint).
• Maintain a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime, and rapid triage/resolution of production issues.
• Promote modern software development patterns and practices that emphasize simplicity, understanding, reuse, and security.
• Partner with product management and solutions architects to maintain a technical backlog for the agile team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on core systems, guiding other team members in maintenance and support.

Requirements

• Software development expertise in one or more high-level programming languages, with the ability to transition seamlessly between products.
• Expertise in optimizing data architecture, database queries, and indexes to deliver scalable, high-performance products and services.
• Proficiency in designing, building, and optimizing automated pipelines with integrated testing and security controls.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams with a track record of driving improvements (speed, efficiency, team morale).
• Ability to implement features across mobile, web, and API service layers as applicable to the product team.
• Lead by example and inspire passion and enthusiasm within the team.
• Champion and execute strategies that deliver measurable business value across teams.
• Demonstrate mastery of software languages, architecture, and design; recognized as an expert by peers.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of software development experience required.
• 2–4 years of experience leading multi-developer projects required.
• 2–4 years as a lead and/or subject matter expert preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field preferred; commensurate experience may substitute.

Benefits

• 401K matching (available on day one).
• Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid).
• Tuition assistance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• GM employee auto discount.
• Community service pay and nine company holidays.

Pay

Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Schedule

Flexible hybrid work environment: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week.