Senior Software Engineer

BMW Group US; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee vehicle program

Paid holidays

Job summary

BMW Group US in Woodcliff Lake, NJ is seeking an experienced IT engineering professional to develop technical requirements, build new applications, and mentor developers in a hybrid office setting.

You will drive secure coding practices, implement CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with DevOps, and guide cloud-native solutions while evaluating vendors. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in IT, engineering or business.
• 5+ years in IT with application development, maintenance and support.
• 3+ years in a mid-level engineering role.
• 2+ years in Software/Systems Engineering.
• 1+ years in Agile projects.
• Proficiency in modern languages and scripting.
• Experience with Java, Web, databases, Salesforce or SAP.
• Cloud-native database design and AWS cloud tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical requirements with business and DevOps teams.
• Build new applications and features following Agile methodology.
• Mentor mid-level developers and perform peer reviews.
• Implement automated tests and maintain deployment pipelines.
• Document procedures and manage cloud-native upgrades.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and promote customer-centric design.
• Evaluate vendors and open-source solutions for quality.
• Provide guidance to PMs, POs and global teams on engineering best practices.

Skills

Java

AWS Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

REST APIs

TDD

Cloud-native databases

Logging & analytics

Education

BA/BS degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

CDK

Salesforce

SAP

Oracle

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Developing detailed technical requirements and collaborating with business and DevOps teams to align with business needs.
• Building new applications and features following Agile methodology, ensuring adherence to technical standards and business expectations.
• Mentoring mid-level developers, conduct peer reviews, and promote secure coding and design best practices.
• Implementing automated tests and maintaining deployment pipelines to ensure quality and agility.
• Supporting operational excellence by documenting procedures, resolving escalated issues, and managing application upgrades with cloud-native solutions.
• Leading and supporting Agile ceremonies, advocate for customer-centric system design, and contribute to technology integration and process improvements.
• Evaluating technology vendors and open-source solutions to ensure high-quality, competitive technology adoption.
• Providing technical guidance, documentation, and advice to project managers, product owners, and global teams to promote engineering best practices.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• BA/BS degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering or the equivalent of 4 years of experience in the management of information technology application development, maintenance and support.
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in Information Technology, with at least
• 3+ years in a mid-level engineering role and
• 2+ years specializing in Software Engineering/Systems Engineering.
• 1+ years working in Agile projects.
• Command of multiple modern programming languages and expertise working with mainstream scripting languages and legacy technologies.
• Well-versed in dealing with common IT technologies (e.g., Java, Web, databases, Salesforce, or SAP).
• Experience in Oracle and/or cloud native database design.
• Strong proficiency in AWS Cloud technologies, terraform, CDK, CI/CD.
• Mid-level expertise in AI tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Proven experience designing and delivering solutions in Cloud-based environments and Cloud migration.
• Strong background in user‑centric design, test‑driven development (TDD), and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Restful API and other service‑oriented architecture approaches.
• 3+ years’ experience ensuring high-quality centralized logging and analytics (e.g., Splunk, or equivalent)3+ years’ experience with Cloud Native Computing, including Docker & Kubernetes in public cloud.
• 3+ years’ experience building and deploying micro‑service architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive engineering best practices.
• Mentoring skills with experience guiding junior and mid‑level engineers through code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Proven track record of owning complex projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical objectives.
• Effective communicator capable of translating technical concepts into clear actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team culture, encourage innovation, and promote continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
• Employee vehicle program
• Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
• Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs

Relocation is not available for this position.

This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office.

The expected salary range for this position is $89,700.00 – 140,500.00.

The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full‑time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre‑employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.