This role pays less than
98%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$186,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$118k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Ally Financial
Ally Financial is a US-based digital financial services company offering online banking, auto financing, mortgage, and investment products. It is one of the largest all-digital banks in the United States.
Ally Financial currently has
18 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,000–$180,000
across 17 roles with salary data.
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer on the software engineering team, you will lead the design, development, and support of enterprise-grade applications that power critical business interactions and digital experiences. You will focus on backend engineering and cloud-native services while contributing to frontend solutions and full-stack initiatives as needed. Your daily responsibilities include building APIs, maintaining backend services, translating technical requirements into scalable designs, performing code reviews, and participating in agile ceremonies. The role requires proficiency in Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, and JUnit, alongside experience with AWS services like EC2, Lambda, and S3. You will also utilize scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript, work with GitLab for CI/CD, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity. This role solves complex problems by delivering secure, high-performing platforms within a large enterprise environment.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $196750 from 2245 postings across 146 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and enterprise applications using Java and cloud-native architecture.
Build scalable, high-performing systems and microservices in cloud environments like AWS.
Translate business requirements into technical designs, implementation plans, and clear communication of risks.
Write clean, secure, and high-quality code while proactively addressing vulnerabilities and system enhancements.
Integrate AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, testing, and documentation.
Perform code reviews and provide informal technical leadership through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, design reviews, and backlog refinement.
Support automated testing, continuous integration, and CI/CD practices across the software delivery lifecycle.
What we're looking for
3+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, REST Web Services, Hibernate, MySQL, and JUnit.
Experience building backend systems, APIs, and microservices in large enterprise or SaaS environments.
Experience working in cloud-based environments including AWS EC2, ECS, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, and SQS.
Proficiency with scripting languages such as bash, Python, or JavaScript.
Strong experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
Knowledge of continuous integration tools (GitLab), automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD.
Strong experience with JSON, XML, XSLT, and relational databases.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to support engineering workflows and the ability to validate AI-generated outputs for security and quality.