Full Stack Software Engineer - Web Applications (React.js & Node.js)

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?

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

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 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 technical experience in full stack development to partner with DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and business leaders.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

• 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.
  
  

Skills

The Skills You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience required
• 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.
• Experience in implementing unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GIT.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working on a dynamic agile based team in a collaborative work environment.
  
  

Preferred 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.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience 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. 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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. 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: $65000 - $115000 USD

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.