Sr. Full Stack Engineer - Platform

**General information** **Ref #** 21062 **Remote?** No **Ally and Your Career** * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too? **The Opportunity** At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Sr. Engineer to join a dynamic team of engineers responsible for the technical delivery of an internal platform, central to automating and optimizing Ally's technology operating model. The individual will be responsible for building and maintaining robust web applications using React.js and Node.js to ensure seamless user experiences and efficient backend processes. This role will require a software engineering professional with strong technical expertise in full stack development to partner with DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and business leaders. Additionally, this role will be responsible for supporting the Tech Lead/App Manager in coordinating with and mentoring Engineers providing oversight of code, design, and team responsibilities. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. **The Work Itself** * Collaborates with other developers and provides significant contributions to develop and address business needs. * Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React.js for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. * Implement and manage APIs to facilitate communication between frontend and backend systems. * Develop and fine-tune application features to enhance user experience and performance. * Optimize application workflows and processes for efficiency and scalability. * Integrate third-party services and tools with existing applications. * Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across various data sources. * Analyze application data and user interactions to identify trends, anomalies, and potential improvements. * Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and Technology teams to implement new features and enhancements. * Work with a collaborative, dynamic team of engineers to solve problems. * Create documentation for application processes, development protocols, and system configurations. * Stay updated on the latest development trends, tools, and technologies to enhance application capabilities. * Interacts directly with senior leadership and business clients. * Serves as a mentor to lower level developers. **The Skills You Bring** Required Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in full stack development, with a focus on React.js and Node.js. * 1+ years of experience with API development and integration. * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Computer Information Sciences, or 3+ years of relevant experience. * Proficient in scripting technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and APIs * Hands-on experience in automation platforms, including writing scripts and troubleshooting. * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to integrate multiple tools and APIs. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders. * Ability to respond directly to questions from business clients and senior leaders. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. * Experience writing and reviewing software design specifications in an object oriented development environment. * Ability to thoroughly understand the business issues surrounding each project. * Experience working on a dynamic agile based team in a collaborative work environment. * Ability to be a technical authority and work with other team members. * Knowledge of standard change management tools and processes Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.). * Expertise in cloud-native technologies and implementation patterns to drive innovation and efficiency. * Experience with programmatically integrating with Generative AI and/or Machine Learning capabilities. * Experience with Test Automation tools (Cypress, Jest, etc.). * Familiar with enterprise change management. * Experience with work management tools such as Jira and ServiceNow. **How We'll Have Your Back** * Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including: * Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting. * Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. * Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially. * Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts. * Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs. Who We Are: Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **_Base Pay Range:_** An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. **Emerging:** 85000 **Experienced:** 117500 **Expert:** 150000 Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan