Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer at General Motors

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of robust, scalable applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Lead development efforts on IoT projects, ensuring integration from hardware through to back-end systems and UI.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
• Lead code reviews and mentor more junior engineers.
• Participating in architectural discussions and lead technical decisions that align with company goals.
• Troubleshoot complex issues spanning device, network, service and front‑end UI. Drive root cause analysis and systemic remediation in a timely manner.

Skills Required

• 6+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of IoT technologies, including experience with connected devices, sensors, and protocols.
• Proven experience in building and scaling backend services in hybrid environments (on prem and cloud).
• Expertise in RESTful API development and integration with IoT devices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to work on complex systems and architectures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with developing in embedded C/C++ and HW design would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of IoT wireless technologies such as RFID, and BLE.
• Experience working with Apache Kafka and implementing event-driven systems.
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, MQTT).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of security best practices for IoT devices and applications.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and behaviour-driven development (BDD).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Work Location & Schedule

Primary Locations: Dublin or Limerick, Ireland

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Dublin/ Limerick office three times per week, at minimum.

Business hours aligned with EU/US time zones; occasional weekend/holiday support for deployments (shared within the team).

About General Motors

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Key skills/competency

• Java
• Spring Boot
• IoT Technologies
• RESTful API
• Backend Development
• System Design
• Microservices
• Agile Methodologies
• CI/CD
• Problem-solving