Overview Why GMF Technology? GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization – we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives. We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world. We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada– and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business. Flexible hybrid work environment (onsite 2 days a week/3 days remote) at our Arlington (AOC1), TX office. Responsibilities About this role The Software Development Engineering Manager is responsible for technical and people management and is actively engaged in developing the team to deliver on business priorities that flow through Waterfall projects or Agile Scrum leadership (Product Managers and Product Owners). The Software Development Engineering Manager also manages up and manages out to promote the team and build relationships within the larger organization.Oversee the technical application design, construction, implementation and deployment for assigned QA automation efforts.Provide Automation Engineering Coordination (AEC) for multiple activities. Act as interface between business and technicalteams including IT Architecture, data resource management, QA managers, technology infrastructure and operations, ReleaseOperations, and business stakeholders/change agents; monitor and provide status of portfolio of projects and perform Planviewproject methodology compliance audits and oversee all QA activities supporting multiple application development projectswhere Automation Engineering work is performed. This position will be responsible for aiding in the coordination of QAResources (Automation Engineers, Virtualization Services, Data Services) required to support key strategic work and on-goingautomation based testing.As a people manager, you consistently invest in your people to grow their technical skills and soft skills; you celebrate successes; you identify books, classes, events, and assignments that expose team members to new ways of thinking and working; you promote inter-team and intra-team collaboration to build trust; you hire good people, effectively manage poor performers, and provide constant feedback to create a team of leaders.As a servant leader, the Software Development Engineering Manager's role is to inspire, motivate, and enable the team by removing impediments; it is not about tasking the team members. JOB DUTIES Define technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with the Corporate Business Systems Lead the team to build the next generation of applications, platforms and services by providing technical expertise throughout the SDLC Review test plans and results providing guidance with the development of test plans to assist the business with development of user acceptance criteria Develop relationships with our Business Operations partners and regularly update them with what is transpiring related to automation Establish relevant learning plans that grow the team professionally and technically Motivate the team to share ideas and learnings to promote innovation and excitement throughout the team Take an active role in defining metrics that measure our ability to deliver on business and service level objectives; use the metrics to improve process and product As a servant leader, work closely with the team to anticipate and remove impediments Perform other duties as assigned Conform with all company policies and procedures Qualifications What makes you a dream candidate? Knowledge Understanding of and investment in emotional intelligence components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill Experience in software development and test automation relevant to the product team (eg mobile, web, integration workflows, or database development) with a drive for continual learning Experience with source control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipeline toolsets (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Octopus) Experience working in Agile Scrum or Waterfall teams Knowledge of GM Financials core business functions, policies and procedures Skills Present team strategies and accomplishments to senior executives and peers Establish strong working relationships and build trust with peers Oversee platform definition, software architecture, and tool selections and build trust with peers Champion and execute strategies that deliver measurable business value Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities Demonstrated expertise in the following technologies as required for the product being developed: Low-code environments: Logic Apps Enterprise Service Bus: Tibco BusinessWorks (APIs and integration workflows) Pipeline Automation: Azure DevOps (YAML, ARM), Terraform, Jenkins, Chef, Octopus Deploy Code Scanning: SonarQube, Checkmarx Source Code repos: Git Mobile: XamariniOS, XamarinAndroid, XamarinForms UI: Angular, Javascript, CSS, Nodejs, ASPNET MVC High level programming languages: Java, C# (NET MVC and NET Core), Go Scripting: Powershell, Bash Database: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL (eg CosmosDB) Test Automation: XamarinUITest, Specflow, DevTest, Selenium, Test Data Manager, Postman, Maven, TestNG, JMeter Operating systems: Windows, Linux Education and Experience Greater than 10 years of prior experience in an IT software environment required 5-7 years of experience leading software development projects preferred Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent practical experience required Bachelor of Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience Licenses Azure Fundamentals 60 Days, required Azure Developer Associate 1 Year required Working Conditions Subject to stressful situations Possibility of working long hours may be required Limited travel must be required to support business needs What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays. Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive. Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office #LI-SG1 #LI-Hybrid