Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Job Description

The Role :

We're looking for a seasoned Staff Software Engineer to join our IAM team (Identity Access Management) to help develop, architect and advance our suite of applications and services. You will contribute primarily to developing novel IAM technology for GM while also advancing and optimizing our SaaS services. Serve as an internal subject matter expert on architecture, implementation, management, and industry best practices for identity strategy.

What You'll Do :

• Design and develop security-focused software solutions, tools, and automation frameworks

• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments

• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security into system architecture

• Conduct code reviews and threat modeling to identify and remediate vulnerabilities

• Build and maintain systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on security events

• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that support security operations

• Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.

• Experience working with security and audit teams

• Ability to self-manage time and maintain an excellent work ethic in an Agile environment

• Able to convey identity requirements and concepts across different levels of users

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in the administration, configuration, and support of IAM products including: EntraID, SailPoint or other similar products.

• Exposure to contractor heavy and partner collaboration driving identity systems

• Project experience modeling and deploying external identity architectures

• Experience working with Databricks, Microsoft, or Google products

• Experience with CASB security integrations

• Experience with front-end application development

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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