Principal - Data Engineering
Ally
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Job summary
Ally is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join the Enterprise Data & AI organization to deliver modern, cloud-based data platforms and solutions. You will drive scalable data pipelines, establish governance, and shape engineering standards while mentoring teams.
The role emphasizes data vault modeling, AI-enabled use cases, and high-quality data products. The position reports to the Enterprise Data & AI group and is based in Detroit with on-site/hybrid flexibility where available.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics platforms.
- Proficiency in Python, automation, and modern software engineering practices.
- Deep expertise with Snowflake, modern data warehousing, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including S3, Lambda, and related cloud technologies.
- Experience with dbt, DataStage, Qlik Replicate, and enterprise data integration tools.
- Strong knowledge of Data Vault, dimensional modeling, and enterprise data architecture.
- Experience designing and delivering large-scale data pipelines, APIs, and distributed data solutions.
- Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, lineage, security, and data quality management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineering teams.
- Experience with AI/ML enablement and building data foundations that support advanced analytics and generative AI solutions.
- Insurance domain experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable data pipelines, data products, and enterprise data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives.
- Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS, Snowflake, and modern data engineering technologies.
- Lead Data Vault and enterprise data modeling efforts to create trusted and resilient data assets.
- Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, integration, and quality frameworks across diverse data sources.
- Enable trusted and governed data for business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI use cases.
- Partner with business and technology teams to define data requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Establish data quality, monitoring, metadata, lineage, and governance standards.
- Promote engineering excellence through modern software development, DevOps, and Agile practices.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence architecture and platform decisions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement across Ally's data ecosystem.
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Job description
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 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 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.
Ally is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join the Enterprise Data & AI organization and help deliver modern, cloud-based data platforms and engineering solutions that power analytics, reporting, AI, and business insights. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader with deep expertise in cloud data engineering, data architecture, data modeling, and software engineering. You will drive the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, enterprise data solutions, and trusted data foundations that support business-critical capabilities across Ally. The ideal candidate brings experience building modern data platforms on AWS and Snowflake, developing robust data integration solutions, implementing Data Vault modeling, and applying engineering best practices. Experience supporting Insurance Data & Analytics solutions and AI-enabled use cases is highly valued. You will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, mentoring teams, and driving innovation while delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality data products. At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
- Design and build scalable data pipelines, data products, and enterprise data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives.
- Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS, Snowflake, and modern data engineering technologies.
- Lead Data Vault and enterprise data modeling efforts to create trusted and resilient data assets.
- Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, integration, and quality frameworks across diverse data sources.
- Enable trusted and governed data for business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI use cases.
- Partner with business and technology teams to define data requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Establish data quality, monitoring, metadata, lineage, and governance standards.
- Promote engineering excellence through modern software development, DevOps, and Agile practices.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence architecture and platform decisions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement across Ally's data ecosystem.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics platforms.
- Proficiency in Python, automation, and modern software engineering practices.
- Deep expertise with Snowflake, modern data warehousing, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services including S3, Lambda, and related cloud technologies.
- Experience with dbt, DataStage, Qlik Replicate, and enterprise data integration tools.
- Strong knowledge of Data Vault, dimensional modeling, and enterprise data architecture.
- Experience designing and delivering large‑scale data pipelines, APIs, and distributed data solutions.
- Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, lineage, security, and data quality management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineering teams.
- Experience with AI/ML enablement and building data foundations that support advanced analytics and generative AI solutions.
- Insurance domain experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field(s) of study or equivalent
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:
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).
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.
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.
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.
other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
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
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 hrpolicy@ally.com with details of your accommodation request.
$110,000.00 - $180,000.00
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.
This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.
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