Software Development Engineer III - Digital Payments

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why GM Financial Technology?

Innovation isn't just a talking point at GM Financial, it's how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We're committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry.

Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the Role:

The Software Development Engineer (SDE) contributes in all areas of development as a member of an Agile Scrum team. Team members will have areas of strength and some level of specialization, but must be adept at learning tools and languages that enable the team member to participate in all areas of product development. Being adaptable and knowledgeable in multiple domains enables the team members to swarm or fill gaps in order to meet commitments.

As a Software Development Engineer on the Digital Payments Platform team, you will play a key role in building secure, scalable, and high-performance payment solutions that power seamless transactions across our ecosystem. You will work on mission-critical services that handle payment processing, authorization, settlement, fraud prevention, and compliance - supporting millions of users and partners globally.

You'll collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to design and implement APIs, backend systems, and integrations with banks, payment gateways, and third-party providers. This is a hands-on engineering role where attention to detail, ownership mindset, and a passion for solving real-world financial problems are essential.

• Develop product features for any of the following: Web applications, API services, Integration workflows with Payment service providers. (Stripe, Adyen, ACI worldwide and Paymentus)
• Experience working with Digital wallet or financial transaction applications that secures and processes payment information in the cloud
• The SDE III establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members while consistently delivering on commitments
• The SDE III engages beyond the team to accomplish objectives, influencing and collaborating with other teams within GM Financial, and working directly with organizations external to the company
• The SDE III is expected to demonstrate mastery of software development practices performed by Scrum teams
• Developing product features for any or all of the following: data marketplaces, mobile applications, web applications, and API services
• The SDE III provides technology leadership and promotes team learning throughout the product development lifecycle
• Adoption of and migration to the public cloud within the team as appropriate The SDE III understands cloud technologies and how best to employ them; and assists other team members to speed the implementation
• Using automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software packages; continuously improving both the quality and speed of the pipelines
• The SDE III is instrumental in the design and implementation of the pipelines
• Leveraging test automation and peer reviews to increase product quality
• As a technology leader, the SDE III coaches the team to achieve full participation and high quality reviews
• Maintaining a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime, and the team's ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issues Investing in our Agile practice to continuously improve product quality, time to market, and team member satisfaction

• 4-6 years software development experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience preferred