Salesforce Development Engineer III

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Location: Arlington, TX Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week Sponsorship Notice: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B, TN, L1, and OPT visa types. Senior Salesforce Developer – Lead Innovation in Cloud-First Engineering Are you a seasoned Salesforce developer ready to shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions? Join a high-performing Agile team where your expertise will drive impactful digital transformation across web, API, and cloud platforms. We’re looking for a Senior Salesforce Software Development Engineer (SDE III) who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and elegant solutions using modern Salesforce and cloud-native technologies.

Requirements

Software development expertise in one or more high level programming languages.
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.
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.

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.
Architect and build advanced Salesforce and cloud-based applications that solve real business challenges.
Lead by example —mentor developers, influence technical direction, and foster a culture of excellence.
Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts, feasibility studies, and continuous exploration of emerging technologies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, product owners, and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
Champion DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
Ensure reliability and scalability by proactively resolving production issues and optimizing performance.
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.
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.
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.
Instrumental in the design and implementation of the pipelines.
Leveraging test automation and peer reviews to increase product quality.
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 happiness.