Senior Backend Engineer, Scalable JVM Services

General Motors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Austin, TX is seeking an Senior Software Engineer to lead backend services across GM Commercial Software. You will design, build, and scale high-performance systems that power fleet management and energy optimization, collaborating with product, design, and other engineering teams.

You will mentor engineers, explore new technologies, and help shape the system architecture, APIs, and products, while thriving in a hybrid work environment that values innovation and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software development
• Experience building production-quality, scalable distributed systems
• Experience in Java/Scala/Kotlin + SpringBoot
• Write high quality production code with good tests and observability
• Strong CS fundamentals: OO, data structures, algorithms, systems design
• Experience with NoSQL and relational DBs
• Empathy for users and customer focus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable backend services
• Develop new capabilities and products delivering value to customers
• Uphold high engineering standards and code quality
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams
• Mentor engineers and promote growth
• Explore new technologies and enrich the technology stack
• Engage in architectural discussions and deep-dives with the team

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Java / Scala / Kotlin + SpringBoot

Production-grade code

CS fundamentals

NoSQL & relational DB

Customer focus

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

SpringBoot

NoSQL Databases

Relational DBs

Job description

General Motors in Austin, TX is seeking an Senior Software Engineer to lead backend services across GM Commercial Software. You will design, build, and scale high-performance systems that power fleet management and energy optimization, collaborating with product, design, and other engineering teams.

You will mentor engineers, explore new technologies, and help shape the system architecture, APIs, and products, while thriving in a hybrid work environment that values innovation and