Director Java Coding Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
The Role:
The Vehicle Order Fulfillment team owns and advances a portfolio of business-vital applications that enable plant execution every day across GM's manufacturing footprint. These applications help manufacturing teams plan what to run, optimize schedules, move material through the plant, and provide the operational data and control needed to keep production moving. In short, this team supports systems that are foundational to how GM plants execute the manufacturing process and deliver vehicles at scale.
We're looking for a Sr. Software Engineer who brings broad technical depth, strategic thinking, and a passion for building high-quality, resilient software. In this role, you will help lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Java and React solutions, modernize critical manufacturing applications, and guide a talented team of developers in building scalable platforms that directly support plant operations and business outcomes. Join us on this exciting journey to shape the future of technology in Manufacturing. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, a history of exceptional accomplishments, and the ability to inspire and drive results, we want you on our team. Don't miss this opportunity to make a profound impact on our business and industry by helping power the systems that keep GM manufacturing running.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Technical Leadership

• Develop and effectively communicate a clear technical vision that aligns with the requirements and goals for our products.
• Collaborate with architects in shaping technology decisions and crafting innovative strategies that will drive our organization's growth and success.
• Proactively evaluate new technologies and drive strategic innovation initiatives that enhance system capabilities and team productivity.

Java/React & Engineering Excellence

• Lead and implement end-to-end design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications with a focus on React for UI and a Java, Quarkus, and microservices architecture.
• Ensure that all development work adheres to best practices for software craftsmanship, including SOLID principles, TDD, and clean architecture.
• Drive consistency and code reuse through the use of shared libraries, utilities, and component-based development.

Modern Technology Stack

• Spearhead the adoption of modern infrastructure and deployment strategies using Quarkus, Docker, and Kubernetes within a RedHat Open Shift environment.
• Create and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment using tools like GitHub Actions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and observability of applications through logging, monitoring, and incident response planning.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance engineering culture that emphasizes learning, accountability, and innovation.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing ongoing technical feedback and growth opportunities.
• Participate in software engineering ceremonies and ensure alignment with product managers, architects, and engineers to deliver business value efficiently.

Influence & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the persistent team, translating complex technical topics into business-relevant insights and recommendations.
• Propose new technologies that will innovate the way the business works and define architectural approaches, pragmatic solutions, and best practices for the organization.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with a heavy focus on Java.
• 3+ years mentoring peers and driving technical initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with React, Quarkus, Hibernate, REST APIs, microservices, and design patterns.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions), automated testing, and agile methodologies.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and modern system design.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills.

People Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Exceptional planning capabilities to translate features into user stories, prioritize them for execution, and effectively communicate the details of these user stories to the team.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• 3+ years experience in React, Kubernetes/Docker, Quarkus, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• 3+ years experience working with complex SQL queries, functions, and stored procedures.
• 3+ years experience working in a SCRUM development methodology.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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