Salesforce Development Engineer II

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.

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.

Salesforce Developer – Innovation in Cloud-First Engineering

Are you a 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 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.

Responsibilities

What makes you a dream candidate?

• The SDE II establishes direction and provides guidance to other team members while consistently delivering on commitments
• The SDE II 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.
• The SDE II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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
  
  

Qualifications

Have Other Skills? We Use These Too

• Software development expertise in one or more high level programming languages
• The SDE II has developed language agility to move easily from one product to another
• The SDE II 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
  
  

Additional Knowledge And Skills

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
  
  

Work Experience & Education

• 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
  
  

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position

This position is not open to agency submissions

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment at least 2 days per week in office.

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