New Architecture Technical Specialist (NATS)

General Motors • Milford, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New Architecture Technical Specialist (NATS) at General Motors LLC will lead the design and implementation of innovative software architectures, fostering continuous improvement and driving strategic technical direction across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, software architecture, systems architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical design, architecture, or software development efforts across multiple teams, products, or platforms.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale software architectures, distributed systems, or platform solutions.
• Experience defining architecture standards, technical roadmaps, or solution strategies adopted by engineering teams.
• Proficiency in software development using one or more modern programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience with enterprise data architecture concepts, including data modeling, data integration, API-based architectures, or data governance.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, including practical experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Program Increment (PI) Planning, or Agile Release Train (ART) activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and present complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with Agile Release Trains (ARTs), PI Planning, and large-scale Agile delivery models.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, APIs, integration patterns, and scalable system design.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation.
• Experience translating business objectives into technical roadmaps and architectural strategies.
• Recognized contributions to software architecture, engineering excellence, patents, publications, or technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of new software architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture principles and strategic business objectives.
• Drive continuous learning initiatives within technical teams, promoting best practices and emerging technologies.
• Provide cross-functional leadership, collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Facilitate group problem-solving sessions, guiding teams through complex technical challenges and fostering collaborative solutions.
• Apply Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles to optimize development processes and deliver high-quality software efficiently.
• Actively engage in software coding and development activities, contributing hands-on expertise to critical projects.
• Provide strategic leadership in defining technical roadmaps and influencing key architectural decisions.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior