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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. System Engineer - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Software Design Patterns, Amazon DynamoDB, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, PostgreSQL, Redis, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Datadog, Google Cloud, Grafana, Spring-boot, Git, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Code Testing, Graphql, Restful APIs, Heap (Data Structure), Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sr-system-engineer-austin-tx-usa-58918101 ## About the Role contribute software * Troubleshoot, optimize performance, ensure security and code quality * Perform software testing and QA, participate in code reviews, mentor juniors * Lead small-to-medium scale projects aligned with business and engineering goals Tasks * Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field * 7+ years of professional software development as a Full Stack Engineer * Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ReactNative, Angular * Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Hibernate, JPA, SQL * Experience with HTTP APIs (REST/GraphQL) and datastores (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis) * Git and CI/CD practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) * Observability tools (Heap, Datadog) * Microservices architecture, RESTful API design, Agile methodologies * Strong problem-solving and communication skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will design, develop, and deploy end-to-end web applications within GM's CAE, CAT, Battery, Materials & Validation team. You will work across hybrid locations (Austin, TX and Warren, MI) and contribute to scalable, secure software that supports vehicle test labs and validation efforts. You'll engage in full development life cycle, mentor juniors, and lead mid-scale projects to drive engineering goals. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of cloud, microservices, and modern front- and back-end tech, with a strong emphasis on quality and delivery impact. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end tech and cloud infra * Build robust system infrastructure and database solutions * Evaluate architectural trade-offs and apply synchronous/asynchronous design patterns * Write clean, well-tested code for client and server components * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software * Troubleshoot, optimize performance, ensure security and code quality * Perform software testing and QA, participate in code reviews, mentor juniors * Lead small-to-medium scale projects aligned with business and engineering goals Tasks * Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field * 7+ years of professional software development as a Full Stack Engineer * Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ReactNative, Angular * Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Hibernate, JPA, SQL * Experience with HTTP APIs (REST/GraphQL) and datastores (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis) * Git and CI/CD practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) * Observability tools (Heap, Datadog) * Microservices architecture, RESTful API design, Agile methodologies * Strong problem-solving and communication skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [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) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Can SVG be fast? 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