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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Development, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Datadog, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Dynatrace, Elk Stack, Databricks
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://generalmotors.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers_GM/job/Austin-Texas-United-States-of-America/Senior-Software-Engineer_JR-202615996-1

## About the Role

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study and Six (6) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related occupation. Six (6) years of experience with: Web application development with a focus on front-end technologies including ReactJS/HTML/CSS/JavaScript; Python; Multi-tier production software systems utilizing HTTP APIs including REST and GraphQL, and backend datastores including PostgreSQL; Cloud platforms including AWS; Data storage solutions, databases, and data processing frameworks; and Observability and monitoring in any one of distributed systems including ELK stack, OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing, metrics, and logging. Three (3) years of experience with: Java, Quarkus, and Spring Boot; Databricks; Azure and GCP, and container orchestration technologies including Kubernetes; and DataDog, Prometheus and Grafana.

## Description

DUTIES: Design and develop scalable web and mobile applications using modern front-end and backend technologies and cloud infrastructure. Design and develop robust system infrastructure and database solutions. Evaluate architectural trade-offs and apply synchronous and asynchronous design patterns. Write clean, efficient, unit-tested and well-documented code for both client-side and server-side components. Up to 10% domestic travel required. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.


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