Job Description
**Job Description**
The Vehicle Data Engineering team is seeking a **Senior Software Engineer** with a proven track record in building and operating large-scale data platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on **mission-critical systems at scale** , solve complex distributed-systems challenges, and help shape the engineering standards and platforms used by teams across the business.
You will collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and business partners, while mentoring others and contributing to how high-quality, reliable software is designed, built, and operated.
**What You Will Do**
+ Design and develop **scalable, reliable backend services** and platform components supporting high-volume data workloads.
+ Build and maintain **distributed, event-driven systems** , with strong emphasis on reliability, fault tolerance, and performance.
+ Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in **Java** , using **Python** for tooling, automation, and supporting workflows.
+ Own services **end-to-end** , including architecture, development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
+ Contribute to shared engineering standards, including **libraries, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks** .
+ Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical and business requirements into robust, efficient solutions.
+ Participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and **mentor engineers** to raise engineering quality across the team.
**Required Skills & Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Computer Science, Software Engineering** , or a related discipline.
+ **5+ years** of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
+ Strong proficiency in **Java** , with experience using **Python** for automation and tooling.
+ Experience building **distributed, event-driven, or microservice-based systems** (e.g., Apache Flink or similar technologies).
+ Hands-on experience with **cloud platforms** (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable).
+ Solid understanding of **messaging and integration technologies** .
+ Strong knowledge of **SQL and NoSQL databases** , schema design, and efficient data-access patterns.
+ Experience with **CI/CD pipelines** , automated testing, and modern DevOps practices (e.g., GitHub, Terraform).
+ Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in **distributed or asynchronous environments** .
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills.
**Desirable Experience**
+ Experience with **JVM tuning, concurrency, or performance-critical systems** .
+ Knowledge of **object stores** and working with large or binary file formats.
+ Familiarity with **observability and monitoring tooling** (e.g., DataDog, OpenTelemetry).
+ Experience building **internal frameworks, SDKs, or reusable engineering components** .
**Hybrid**
This role follows a hybrid working model. The successful candidate is expected to work from the **Limerick office a minimum of three days per week** .
**About GM**
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.
**Why Join Us**
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 (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire) .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email ([email protected]) us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)**
**Our Culture**
**How we hire (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)**
Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/locations/)
We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com) (https://flows.beamery.com/generalmotors/talcom) . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.
Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click “Apply Now” on the job posting of interest.
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Vehicle Data Engineering team is seeking a **Senior Software Engineer** with a proven track record in building and operating large-scale data platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on **mission-critical systems at scale** , solve complex distributed-systems challenges, and help shape the engineering standards and platforms used by teams across the business.
You will collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and business partners, while mentoring others and contributing to how high-quality, reliable software is designed, built, and operated.
**What You Will Do**
+ Design and develop **scalable, reliable backend services** and platform components supporting high-volume data workloads.
+ Build and maintain **distributed, event-driven systems** , with strong emphasis on reliability, fault tolerance, and performance.
+ Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in **Java** , using **Python** for tooling, automation, and supporting workflows.
+ Own services **end-to-end** , including architecture, development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
+ Contribute to shared engineering standards, including **libraries, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks** .
+ Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical and business requirements into robust, efficient solutions.
+ Participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and **mentor engineers** to raise engineering quality across the team.
**Required Skills & Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Computer Science, Software Engineering** , or a related discipline.
+ **5+ years** of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
+ Strong proficiency in **Java** , with experience using **Python** for automation and tooling.
+ Experience building **distributed, event-driven, or microservice-based systems** (e.g., Apache Flink or similar technologies).
+ Hands-on experience with **cloud platforms** (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable).
+ Solid understanding of **messaging and integration technologies** .
+ Strong knowledge of **SQL and NoSQL databases** , schema design, and efficient data-access patterns.
+ Experience with **CI/CD pipelines** , automated testing, and modern DevOps practices (e.g., GitHub, Terraform).
+ Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in **distributed or asynchronous environments** .
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills.
**Desirable Experience**
+ Experience with **JVM tuning, concurrency, or performance-critical systems** .
+ Knowledge of **object stores** and working with large or binary file formats.
+ Familiarity with **observability and monitoring tooling** (e.g., DataDog, OpenTelemetry).
+ Experience building **internal frameworks, SDKs, or reusable engineering components** .
**Hybrid**
This role follows a hybrid working model. The successful candidate is expected to work from the **Limerick office a minimum of three days per week** .
**About GM**
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.
**Why Join Us**
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 (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire) .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email ([email protected]) us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)**
**Our Culture**
**How we hire (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)**
Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/locations/)
We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com) (https://flows.beamery.com/generalmotors/talcom) . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.
Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click “Apply Now” on the job posting of interest.
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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