Director - Cloud Engineering

The Opportunity

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose.

We’re 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 and innovative technology leader to drive Ally Financial's cloud engineering strategies and initiatives.

The Director - Cloud Engineering is a key leadership role responsible for managing multiple high-performing engineering teams focused on cloud platforms, Governance, Cloud Automation, AI / ML and FinOps.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions across public cloud providers.

The Work Itself

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for Ally's cloud engineering roadmap, aligning technology investments with business objectives
• Manage and mentor teams of cloud engineers, automation experts, AI / ML developers and FinOps specialists
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness by maintaining evidence & collaborating with risk partners, representing platform engineering across departments
• Develop and enforce robust cloud security practices, continuously monitoring & documenting to meet audit & risk management requirements
• Architect and oversee development of cloud-native platforms, AI / ML solutions, FinOps tooling, cost optimization, and cloud governance frameworks
• Collaborate with cloud providers (e.g. AWS) to leverage cutting-edge services and shape offerings
• Assist with cloud adoption, enablement, and upskilling initiatives across the enterprise
• Automate and streamline cloud operations through infrastructure as code (IaC) and DevOps
• Actively manage and optimize cloud costs through FinOps methodologies and data-driven insights
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
• Provide tier 1 and 2 technical support for cloud operations from the command center
• Serve as the cloud platform team's representative for identifying and mitigating risks
• Collaborate with AWS TAM to coordinate support activities and communicate impacts

The Skills You Bring

• Preferable Certifications : AWS Certified Security Specialty or relevant certifications
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cloud computing, with a deep understanding of AWS public cloud platform
• 1-2+ years of proven experience leading and managing high-performing engineering teams in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), containerization, and serverless computing
• Strong background in cloud technologies and platforms, with experience implementing governance controls
• Proficiency in FinOps practices, cost optimization strategies, and cloud financial management
• Extensive knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., SOX, PCI)
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change
• Hands-on experience with automation, scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), and continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD) pipelines
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

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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 : 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date)
• 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.
30+ days ago