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General Motors

Staff Software Engineer – Enterprise Data Governance

General Motors

Published 14 Apr 2026
Austin, TX, USA
160K - 221K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
SCALA

Key skills

Data Engineer
Big Data
Data Governance
Data Lakes
Computer Science
API
CICD
Full Stack
Information Systems
Code Reviews
Distributed Systems
Data Processing
Data Management
Design Patterns
Data Quality
Product Owner
Clean Code
Security
Frontend
Backend
Database
Reliability
OOP
Containers
PAAS
TroubleShooting
Optimization
Authentication
NOSQL
Cloud
Agile
AI
Logging
Search

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Rest
Spring Boot
PostGres
Azure
GitHub
DataBricks
Apache Spark
Django
PySpark
React

Description

The role involves designing, building, and operating enterprise-grade data governance and data platform capabilities. The successful candidate will develop full-stack applications to support data discovery, policy enforcement, lineage, and governance workflows. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining backend services and APIs, as well as building front-end interfaces. The position requires close collaboration with product owners, data governance experts, and security teams to deliver secure and scalable software. Additionally, the role contributes to engineering best practices, operational readiness, and the mentorship of junior team members.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess at least 8 years of hands-on software engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and Java is required, along with experience in PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure cloud services. Applicants must demonstrate strong knowledge of REST API design, Object-Oriented Programming, and secure coding practices. The role requires the ability to work in an agile environment and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Disclaimer

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About the company

General Motors

Size

97880

HQ

Detroit, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

General Motors vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, were also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

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