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Job Description

_Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX, Warren, MI, Altanta, GA, or Mountain View, CA, three times per week, at minimum._

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Microservices Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of the mobile back-office framework. This role involves building robust and scalable microservices using Spring Boot, driving Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, and leveraging Azure cloud services and Grafana for monitoring and observability. As a senior developer, you will provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and champion the adoption of best practices across the team. Lead innovative projects that integrate mobile applications with GM's enterprise systems.

What You'll Do

+ Design and implement microservices, REST & GraphQL APIs, and WebSocket solutions using Spring Boot while ensuring security, scalability, and business alignment.

+ Deploy and manage microservices on Azure, leveraging AKS, API Management, Functions, Cosmos DB, SQL Database, and Monitoring tools, optimizing cloud resources for scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

+ Implement advanced monitoring using Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Azure Monitor, optimizing APIs, database queries, and WebSocket traffic for high performance and resiliency.

+ Utilize Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure high-quality, maintainable code with strong unit, integration, and functional testing.

+ Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, automating builds, testing, and deployments using Docker & AKS.

+ Mentor and guide junior developers in microservices design, Spring Boot, TDD, and monitoring best practices, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-aligned solutions.

+ Maintain comprehensive system documentation for architecture, APIs, and workflows, while championing best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

+ 5+ years of experience in software development using Java with expertise in Spring Boot for microservices.

+ Strong experience in software development using Java with expertise in Spring Boot for microservices.

+ Strong experience with RESTful APIs development.

+ Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using tools like JUnit, Mockito, and familiarity with 12-factor microservice development patterns.

+ Knowledge of CI/CD tools within the Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and version control systems like Git and Bitbucket.

+ Database expertise in SQL (Oracle, Postgres)

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and translate technical feedback into solutions.

What Will Give** **you** **A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

+ 5+ years of experience in software development using Java with expertise in Spring Boot for microservices.

+ Experience with GraphQL, WebSocket protocols, and NoSQL databases (Cassandra).

+ Familiarity with GM back-office systems or similar enterprise platforms.

+ Knowledge of Chaos Engineering, Node.js, TypeScript, and mobile backend workflows.

+ Expertise in security best practices (OAuth, JWT) and API gateways/service mesh.

+ Hands-on experience with Azure services (AKS, API Management, Functions, Cosmos DB, SQL, Monitor, Application Insights).

+ Proficiency in Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki for monitoring and observability.

+ Strong leadership, problem-solving, and agile development skills.

Additional Information:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

**_Compensation_** : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

+ The salary range for this role is 131,000 to 202,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/total-rewards) .

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire) .

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We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

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Our Culture

How we hire​​​​​​​ (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)

Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

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The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.