Fellow Solution Architect

Ally • Detroit, MI

14d • $135,000 - $235,000

About The Position

Serves as the highest-level technical application and/or business architecture expert for software development and infrastructure teams. Acts as a subject matter expert for project teams in planning, designing, and delivering technology solutions. In application architecture, designs inter-system and application structures and advises teams on Ally standards, security standards, methodologies, and processes. In business architecture, defines cross-business-function processes and advises teams on consistent processes and common business functions. Drives short- and long-term architecture strategy for the technology project portfolio supporting key business segments, participates in proofs of concept to help define technology direction and process improvements, and communicates and validates program architecture with technical leadership, program management, business-line leadership, and executive stakeholders. This senior-level role mentors more junior architects and reports to a Sr. Director of Technology.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of relevant experience (minimum qualifications).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of experience, as stated in the qualifications section.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and coach technical teams.
• Expert knowledge of IT architecture and infrastructure standards.
• Ability to develop enterprise guidelines and standards.
• Expert knowledge of the software development process and its relationship to IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, and ability to apply them 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 and how they fit within IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Ability to lead or interact with project teams comprising employee, business partner, and/or supplier resources, and provide architectural design guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior IT leaders about program strategies and plans and negotiate quality solutions.
• In-depth technical knowledge of technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive short- and long-term architecture strategy and portfolio needs for key business segments.
• Mentor architecture and software development colleagues.
• Provide cost-effective solutions that enable the business and maximize flexibility to integrate with other systems.
• Support the development of architecture principles, styles, patterns, and standards for systems across the business, translating corporate strategy into technical strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to conduct peer reviews, gain consensus, and finalize proposed solutions with stakeholders.
• Communicate and validate architecture with executive IT stakeholders, architects, and technologists.
• Review legacy architecture, identify components strategically aligned for re-architecture, and monitor technology usage for end-of-life cycles.
• Participate in proofs of concept to help define technology direction and process improvements.

Benefits

• Market-competitive base pay and performance-based annual incentives.
• At least 20 paid time-off days, 11 paid holidays, and 8 hours of annual volunteer time off; time off is prorated and program details vary by status and management level.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Student loan pay-down and 529 educational savings assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Financial learning center and access to financial coaches.
• Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life insurance for employees and eligible family members.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and Healthcare FSA.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Total well-being program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Dependent Day Care FSA, backup child and adult/elder care days, and childcare discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Depending on the role, travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus, and/or equity may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior