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Software Engineering Manager

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.

Please note: this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days onsite in Arlington, TX.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineering Manager is accountable for the delivery and ongoing support of Commercial Lending technology solutions within a highly regulated banking environment. This role ensures that all engineering activities adhere to established SDLC controls, enterprise architecture standards, information security requirements, and regulatory expectations, while supporting North America and International business objectives.

The manager provides oversight across the full technology lifecycle, ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-documented, auditable, resilient, and compliant. This includes maintaining change management discipline, ensuring appropriate approvals and evidence are captured, and proactively identifying and mitigating technology and delivery risks.

The manager leads modernization and resiliency efforts using public cloud-native infrastructure and modern software development practices. The manager coaches team members for skills growth and productivity improvements by leveraging Agentic AI throughout the development lifecycle.

Delivery & Engineering Excellence

• Lead geographically distributed engineering teams delivering Commercial Lending applications and services that meet functional, non-functional, resiliency, and regulatory requirements
• Work with Vendor Partners to ensure the organization's business priorities are included in the product roadmap
• Ensure solutions are designed for stability, scalability, security, and recoverability, aligned to enterprise architecture standards
• Expand the automation test framework and oversee testing strategies for regression, performance, and acceptance testing
• Define and monitor delivery, quality, and operational metrics (e.g., SLA adherence, defect trends, stability indicators), using data to drive continuous improvement
• Effectively apply Agentic SDLC and cloud-native infrastructure. Help teams manage dependencies and remove impediments in order to meet delivery commitments.

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted technology partner to Commercial Lending operations and product teams
• Provide clear, consistent communication on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and impacts to business, technology, and risk stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions with clear traceability from requirements through implementation and testing

Governance, Risk & Control Oversight

• Ensure all technology initiatives comply with enterprise SDLC, change management, security, and data governance policies
• Embed risk assessment, control validation, and compliance checks into delivery processes
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit artifacts, including architecture decisions, design reviews, test evidence, approvals, and production readiness sign-offs
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technology, operational, and delivery risks; escalate issues in a timely and transparent manner
• Support internal and external audits by providing clear documentation, traceability, and evidence of control effectiveness

People & Team Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams with a strong culture of accountability, quality, and risk awareness
• Set clear expectations for performance, compliance, and engineering standards
• Coach and develop team members on technical skills, risk-aware decision-making, and disciplined execution
• Ensure appropriate succession planning, skill development, and coverage for critical systems

Qualifications

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Strong hands-on experience in software architecture, design, and development within enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of Commercial Lending business processes, systems, and operational workflows
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise technology platforms, infrastructure, and application operations
• Demonstrated experience working within regulated financial institutions, including familiarity with technology risk, audit, and compliance expectations
• Strong understanding of IT governance, SDLC controls, change management, and security practices
• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple dependencies while maintaining control discipline
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, trade-offs, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and accountability
• Integration and ESB technologies (e.g. APIs, event-driven workflows, SSRS, SSIS)
• CI/CD and pipeline automation (Azure DevOps, Terraform)
• Secure coding and code quality tools (SonarQube, Checkmarx)
• Source control (Git)
• Mobile and UI frameworks (Angular, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC)
• Programming languages (.NET, Python)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
• Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL platforms)
• Test automation and performance testing tools (Selenium, ReqNRoll, Postman, JMeter, etc.)
• Operating systems (Windows)

Experience and Education

• 3-5 years of experience progressively managing a software engineering group preferred
• 2-4 years of experience with open source projects preferred
• Experience leading software development projects preferred
• Experience leading people preferred
• 0-2 years of banking or finance industry experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent 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 an office

Please note: this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days onsite in Arlington, TX.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1906
• Job Category Technology
• Posting Date 03/09/2026, 07:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4001 Embarcadero, Arlington, TX, 76014, US 220 E Las Colinas blvd, Irving, TX, 75039, US (Hybrid)