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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Self Service Automation - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, OpenShift, Software Engineering, Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Microservices - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-software-engineer-self-service-automation-austin-tx-usa-58894510 ## About the Role design, patterns * Instrument production systems with logs, metrics, and tracing for reliability * Own Tier 2/3 on-call support, incident response, and root-cause analysis * Monitor adoption, define KPIs, and report impact to leadership * Collaborate with Security & Compliance, DevOps, product, and engineering teams * Participate in Agile planning and maintain technical documentation * Evaluate new tools/technologies to improve platform capabilities and developer productivity * Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and design guidance Tasks * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong proficiency in Java and .NET with production-grade systems * Hands-on experience with cloud-native applications and deployment to Kubernetes and OpenShift * Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems * Full-stack development experience and CI/CD practices * Experience with relational and non-relational databases including schema design * Solid fundamentals in design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * Experience in Agile environments * Strong communication and requirement translation skills * Proven ability to debug complex systems, manage incidents, and perform root-cause analysis * Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams * Demonstrated ownership of technical projects from design through production Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview As a Senior Software Engineer, you will own the design, build, and operation of GM's self-service automation platforms that drive IT efficiency, security, and reliability at scale. You'll shape cloud-native, distributed systems and secure microservices, partnering with security, DevOps, and product teams to deliver intuitive self-service experiences. You'll blend hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, mentoring, and on-call ownership to raise platform maturity and developer productivity. This role offers meaningful impact by expanding AI-assisted automation and enterprise orchestration. Compensation / Benefits * Design, build, and operate enterprise-scale self-service automation platforms * Lead architecture and design of distributed, cloud-native systems * Develop secure, scalable microservices and front-end interfaces for automation use cases * Implement AI-assisted workflows to broaden self-service capabilities * Establish coding standards and architectural patterns * Instrument production systems with logs, metrics, and tracing for reliability * Own Tier 2/3 on-call support, incident response, and root-cause analysis * Monitor adoption, define KPIs, and report impact to leadership * Collaborate with Security & Compliance, DevOps, product, and engineering teams * Participate in Agile planning and maintain technical documentation * Evaluate new tools/technologies to improve platform capabilities and developer productivity * Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and design guidance Tasks * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong proficiency in Java and .NET with production-grade systems * Hands-on experience with cloud-native applications and deployment to Kubernetes and OpenShift * Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems * Full-stack development experience and CI/CD practices * Experience with relational and non-relational databases including schema design * Solid fundamentals in design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * Experience in Agile environments * Strong communication and requirement translation skills * Proven ability to debug complex systems, manage incidents, and perform root-cause analysis * Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams * Demonstrated ownership of technical projects from design through production Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)