Salesforce Development Engineer II

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

GM Financial Technology is seeking a Salesforce Software Development Engineer (SDE III) to join a high-performing Agile team focused on digital transformation. This role will involve shaping enterprise cloud solutions using modern Salesforce and cloud-native technologies. The position is based in Arlington, TX, with a hybrid work arrangement (2 days onsite, 3 days remote). Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Requirements

Software development expertise in one or more high-level programming languages.
Developed language agility to move easily from one product to another.
Promotes modern software development patterns and practices that promote simplicity, understanding, reuse, and security.
Deep proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
Proven ability to design and implement scalable solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Automotive Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud, leveraging platform features like OmniStudio, Flow, and Experience Cloud.
Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security models, and integration patterns using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and External Services.
Experience with legacy components (Aura, Visualforce) and modern frameworks (LWC, SLDS), with a focus on performance, usability, and maintainability.
Skilled in declarative development and configuration, including custom objects, validation rules, workflows, and process automation.
Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps practices using tools like Salesforce DX, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Ability to work across the full development lifecycle in Agile Scrum teams, driving continuous improvement and delivering high-quality, production-ready solutions.
Expertise optimizing the data architecture, database queries and indexes as a cornerstone for delivering scalable, performant products and services.
Ability to implement features across mobile, web, and API service levels as applicable to the product team.
Proficient at designing, building, and optimizing automated pipelines with automated testing and automated security controls.
Experience working in Agile Scrum teams with demonstrated success leading improvements (getting better/faster/happier).
Brings passion and enthusiasm to the team; leads by example.
Champions and executes strategies across teams that deliver measurable business value.
Demonstrates mastery of software languages, architecture, and design; is perceived by most as the expert.
Works through others to achieve more than individual contribution.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
Demonstrated expertise in the following technologies as required for the product being developed: Salesforce UI/Frontend: Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Visualforce, SLDS (Salesforce Lightning Design System).
DevOps & Automation: Azure DevOps, Terraform, Jenkins.
Security & Quality: Salesforce Shield, SonarQube, Checkmarx.
Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL.
Testing: Selenium, DevTest, TestNG, Postman, SpecFlow, JMeter.
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment: Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work.
Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias.
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights.
Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation.
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection.
2-4 years experience in software development required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field; and/or commensurate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members while consistently delivering on commitments.
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.
Architects and builds advanced Salesforce and cloud-based applications that solve real business challenges.
Leads by example —mentors developers, influences technical direction, and fosters a culture of excellence.
Drives innovation through proof-of-concepts, feasibility studies, and continuous exploration of emerging technologies.
Collaborates cross-functionally with architects, product owners, and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
Champions DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
Ensures reliability and scalability by proactively resolving production issues and optimizing performance.
Demonstrates mastery of software development practices performed by Scrum teams.
Develops product features for any or all of the following: data marketplaces, mobile applications, web applications, and API services.
Provides technology leadership and promotes team learning throughout the product development lifecycle.
Facilitates adoption of and migration to the public cloud within the team as appropriate.
Understands cloud technologies and how best to employ them; and assists other team members to speed the implementation.
Utilizes automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software packages; continuously improving both the quality and speed of the pipelines.
Designs and implements pipelines.
Leverages test automation and peer reviews to increase product quality.
Coaches the team to achieve full participation and high-quality reviews.
Maintains a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime, and the team’s ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issues.
Invests in Agile practice to continuously improve product quality, time to market, and team member happiness.