Tech Lead Bank Payments Full Stack

Ally Financial

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Charlotte, NC
Salary
$110,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $145k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $177,800–$240,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $209k for comparable roles.

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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 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$180,000 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Tech Lead Bank Payments Full Stack

Tech Lead - Bank Payments Full Stack The Tech Lead - Bank Payments Full Stack joins a development team to manage software results, ensure compliance with business requirements, and oversee project deliverables, budgets, and schedules. This role serves as the primary interface between IT and business partners while coordinating with Engineering and Operations teams to streamline development environments. You will build and review codebase for Payments Technology applications using Node.js, Java, or Python, developing both backend and frontend components on AWS cloud infrastructure. Key responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, creating responsive frontends with React Native and the Metronome design system, and deploying containerized applications via ECS and Terraform. The role requires expertise in microservices, serverless architectures, and AI-powered development tools to solve complex payment processing challenges while mentoring engineers through code reviews and pair programming to ensure high-quality production standards.

What you'll do

  • Manage software development teams to ensure solutions meet company standards and business requirements.
  • Oversee project deliverables, including budgets, schedules, and quality of production.
  • Act as the primary interface between IT, product owners, and architecture teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement through coaching, pair programming, and code review processes.
  • Write and review codebase for Payments Technology applications using multiple programming languages.
  • Develop backend and frontend solutions on AWS cloud using React Native and RESTful APIs.
  • Design and deploy containerized applications using AWS ECS and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
  • Mentor engineers and lead technical decisions to foster a culture of quality and ownership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of software development experience using Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), Java, or Python to build enterprise-level applications.
  • 3+ years of frontend development experience using React or React Native (preferred).
  • Experience with Metronome or similar design systems to deliver consistent and accessible user interfaces.
  • Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using modern frameworks and scalable service patterns.
  • Proficiency with Terraform, Git, GitLab, GitHub, and shell scripting for source control and DevOps workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (ECS, Lambda, Route 53) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.

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