Engineer - Software Engineer

Ally; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ally Financial invites motivated engineers to join its software engineering team in the United States. You will contribute to design, coding, testing, and debugging of new software, while participating in Agile ceremonies and DevOps practices to deliver value.

You will mentor junior developers and collaborate with product owners, architects, and business clients to ensure high quality and timely delivery of solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of all software development phases from design to support.
• Experience with Robocorp and Python in an OO environment.
• Experience with .NET (VB/C#) or VBA and Python.
• Familiarity with JSON/XML and web service interactions.
• Proficient with Git and modern coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, coding, testing, and debugging of new software.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to scope, plan, and commit to backlog.
• Engage in DevOps practices within the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with engineers, leads, QA, and product owners.
• Provide timely defect analysis, remediation, and reporting.
• Mentor lower level developers and interact with business clients.
• Review design documentation and ensure quality and performance.

Skills

Robocorp & Python

OOP (.NET/VBA)

JSON/XML

GIT

Agile/Waterfall

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 love 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?

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 love 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?

Work Schedule

Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

Provides contributions in the design, coding, testing, support and debugging of new software or enhancements to existing software.

The Work Itself

• Contribute to software engineering efforts to deliver well-defined products that generate immediate customer value and deliver high-quality, broadly applicable software contributions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to scope, plan, and commit to a backlog for delivery.
• Participate in DevOps principals practiced by the engineering organization.
• Collaborates with other Engineers, Technical Leads, Architects, QA, Performance Testers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.
• Uses technical knowledge, creativity and company practices and priorities to obtain solutions to complex problems.
• Interfaces with senior management to provide and obtain information and to build consensus regarding project direction.
• Escalate issues to senior management early, before they create significant impact to a project/release.
• Review and approve all mid-level design documentation.
• Ensure that detail design documentation is competed, reviewed, and approved, as required.
• Conduct or participate in code review sessions to ensure quality and performance.
• Participate and contribute to innovation workshops and hackathons
• Support the system integration and user acceptance testing resources. Provide timely defect analysis, remediation, and reporting.
• Review security testing reports/results and remediate potential vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Serves as a mentor to lower level developers.
• Interacts directly with business clients.

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of applicable experience and a bachelor’s degree in technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of all phases of software development including design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and support
• Experience writing and reviewing software design specifications in an object-oriented development environment
• 1+ years on experience with Robocorp and Python programming, which is commonly used with Robocorp.
• Object oriented programming with Microsoft .Net (VB and C#) or VBA, Java Scripting, Python
• Familiarity with web service interaction (JSON/XML)
• Strong use of Microsoft Office productivity tools including, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
• Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Understanding and ability to work under varying project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GIT.
• Experience translating product requirements into design specifications.
• Debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ensure quality software is delivered with minimal defects and no go live critical issues. Knowledgeable of unit and automation testing tools.
• Ability to thoroughly understand the business issues surrounding each project
• Ability to respond directly to questions from business clients
• Ability to be a technical authority and work with other team members
• Knowledge of standard change management tools and processes
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Hands on technical experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent

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. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

Time Away

Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).

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 pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.

Supporting your Health & Well-being

flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, 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 assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration

other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.

Other Compensations

depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

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 www.ally.com.

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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $115,000.00

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, 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.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.