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Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum.
The Team:
At General Motors, our Mainframe Ecosystem team is expanding and looking for talented individuals to join our Software Development and Platform Engineering groups. These teams play a vital role in GM’s ongoing Mainframe Transformation, delivering horizontal shared services that enable modern software and systems engineering practices.
Our applications run on a modern Parallel Sysplex, supporting advanced tools, products, and modernization initiatives
- Global Impact: Work on projects that span the globe, touching every aspect of our business and technology units.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Be part of a team driving the transformation of GM’s mainframe ecosystem with future AI projects on the horizon.
- Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a supportive, Agile workplace that values innovation and teamwork.
- Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and receive continuous training to develop your skills.
What You’ll Do:
As a Systems Engineer at GM, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a global organization that values innovation. You’ll help modernize our worldwide technology platform while gaining hands-on experience with impactful, real-world projects. You will be joining a highly collaborative, increasingly Agile environment and take on a key role in shaping the future of the GM Mainframe ecosystem. This position is ideal for someone with strong systems engineering fundamentals, a positive attitude, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.
We’re seeking creative thinkers who are passionate about technology and excited to make an impact.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with global teams, communicating effectively with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Design and build innovative solutions that address real-world challenges while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Break projects into actionable tasks, estimate timelines accurately, and deliver incremental value.
- Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop quick prototypes to validate solutions.
- Keep your team updated through regular progress communication.
- Drive innovation by championing modern engineering practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated delivery pipelines.
Technical Skills – [Comprehensive Training Provided]
Experience in some (or all) of the following areas. Please note full training will be provided on specific tools, technologies, and processes.
Systems Engineer Skills :
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Cloud computing and Virtualization
- Networking and Security
- OS and Database Platforms
- Programming / scripting / automation tools
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- A proactive mindset with a drive to deliver results and improve processes
- The ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships
- A strong technical aptitude and a desire to learn new tools, technologies, and practices
- Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
- Able to work full time, 40 hours a week
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience in one or more of the following technical skillsets:
- z/OS v2.5 / v3.1
- IMS / DB2
- IBM Mainframe Product Set
What you’ll get from us (Benefits):
- GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
- This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
