Senior Principal Salesforce Developer

GM Financial • Arlington, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

At GM Financial, Senior Principal Engineers are both visionary leaders and hands on builders. Principal Engineers work on our hardest problems, help establish technical standards and drive the overall technical architecture, engineering practices, and engineering methodologies for products that delight our customers. We are reimagining Employee customer experience in Dealer Originations and rebuilding the platform from grounds up on Salesforce. As a technical leader and subject matter expert, the Senior Principal will be a key influencer in rebuilding the platform. The Senior Principal will work with leaders in the business and technology to Shape up the overall platform and execution strategy. The person in this role is also expected to be an innovative leader and influencer, acting as an avid promoter of product and technology improvements to enhance productivity and performance of the product. This person represents GM Financial in the broader community and serve as a de-facto ambassador for the organization. It is important for the Senior Principal engineer to follow the industry trends closely and adopt new technologies that provide business value. Contribute to the business unit's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose Promote open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints Nurture a strong internal network by working across the business unit to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity Drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer across business units Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members Exert technical influence over multiple teams, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience. You are a visionary leader, builder and an operator. Fully and completely understand system inter-dependencies and limitations. Demonstrate Strong judgement and ability to make data driven decisions Perform other duties as assigned Conform with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Demonstratable hands-on development and architecture on the Salesforce platform.
• Experience rolling out at least 5 implementations on salesforce
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with Salesforce integration patterns including but not limited to API’s, events, integrations, asynchronous and batch processes, etc.
• Expert level experience with custom Salesforce development including LWC’s, Apex, JavaScript, Restful webservices, platform events, etc.
• Experience with leading cross-functional and/or global initiatives from start to finish
• Advanced knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions across cross-functional teams.
• In-depth understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
• Comprehensive knowledge of GM Financial’s business operations or strong experience in FinTech (specifically within loan originations).
• Possess expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Balance technical leadership and savvy with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology choices.
• Proven skills in providing leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
• Strong ability to map long-term vision for the business unit and generate innovative ideas that create value
• Ability to maintain and grow strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners.
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience required
• 12 years minimum experience in related functions
• 5-7 years experience leading through mentorship in a related field
• 5-7 years experience driving thought leadership and innovation across products

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications or licenses preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the business unit's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose
• Promote open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
• Nurture a strong internal network by working across the business unit to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity
• Drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer across business units
• Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members
• Exert technical influence over multiple teams, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.
• Fully and completely understand system inter-dependencies and limitations.
• Demonstrate Strong judgement and ability to make data driven decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

Benefits

• Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching,
• bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid),
• training,
• GM employee auto discount,
• community service pay and nine company holidays.
• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility; this role is eligible for company vehicle program
• Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office

What This Job Offers

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