Fellow Solution Architect

Ally and Your Career
Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and thats 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. Youre constantly evolving so shouldnt 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 roles 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

Serves as the highest level technical application and/or business architecture expert for software development / infrastructure teams. Acts as SME for project teams in the planning design and delivery of technology application architecture: designs the inter- system/application structures advises teams of Ally standard requirements security standards methodology and processes. Inbusinesarchitecture: defines cross-business function processes advises teams ofconsistent processes and common business functions. Drives short and long term architecture strategy for the overall technology project portfolio for key business segments. Participates in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and process improvement to enable business strategy. Communicates and validates program architecture with technical leadership program management business line leadership and executive level stakeholders. This is a senior-level position that will serve as an esteemed mentor to more junior architects and will report to a Sr. Director of Technology.

The Work Itself

• Develop and drive the short and long term architecture strategy and portfolio needs for key business segments.
• Serve as an esteemed technical mentor to architecture and software development colleagues.
• Provide cost effective solutions that enable the business and maximize flexibility to integrate with other systems.
• Supports the development of architecture principles styles patterns and standards for systems across the business translating corporate strategy into technical strategy.
• Lead cross-functional team to drive peer reviews gain consensus and finalize proposed solutions with all stakeholders.
• Communicate and validate architecture with executive IT stakeholders architects and technologists.
• Review legacy architecture identify components strategically aligned for re-architecture monitor technology usage for end of life cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or equivalent
  
  
  

• Experience supporting Marketing preferred.
• 7 years of experience.
• Ability to guide mentor and coach a technical teams.
• Expert knowledge of standards in IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Ability to develop enterprise guidelines and standards.
• Expert knowledge of the software development process and how it fits within the IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to architectural needs.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise platforms and operating systems or expert knowledge of key business functions and processes.
• Understanding of Information Security Policy and Procedures how they fit within the IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Ability to lead or interact with and provide architectural design guidance to project teams made up of employee business partner and/or supplier resources.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other senior leaders of IT on program strategies and plans and negotiate quality solutions.
• In-depth technical knowledge of technologies.

How Well Have Your Back
Allys 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 Allys Total Rewards please visit this link: 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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act if afterreview of the position expectations you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role please email with details of your accommodationrequest.

Base Pay Range

$135000.00 - $235000.00

An individuals 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.