Principal Engineer - Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC)

General information

Career area
Technology

Work Location(s)
500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC

Remote?
No

Ref #
19825

Posted Date
06-04-25

Working time
Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some clich 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 a candidate to lead our modernization and transformation initiatives, focusing on developing cloud-like databases within a private cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in scale-out architecture, compute and storage solutions, and will be responsible for establishing FinOps practices. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with leadership and managing risks effectively. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in automation and scripting to enhance operational efficiency.

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

The Work Itself

• Design and implement robust database architectures, particularly with Exadata.
• Ensure high availability and scalability of database systems.
• Utilize Python, Terraform, and Ansible for automating database and infrastructure tasks.
• Develop scripts and tools to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
• Manage and optimize Linux-based systems that host database environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues.
• Design and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies.
• Ensure data integrity and security through regular testing and validation.
• Establish and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud and infrastructure costs.
• Collaborate with finance teams to align technology spending with business objectives.
• Continuously assess and enhance database performance and resource utilization.
• Implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Work closely with leadership to provide insights and reports on database performance and initiatives.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Drive the planning and execution of database patching and upgrades.
• Ensure minimal downtime and disruption during maintenance activities.
• Design and implement solutions to ensure high availability of critical database systems.
• Implement failover and disaster recovery strategies.
• Oversee all aspects of database administration, including security, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Mentor and guide junior database administrators.
• Understand cloud computing concepts and how they apply to database architecture and management.
• Evaluate and implement cloud-based solutions for database hosting and management.
• Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal configuration and performance of database systems.
• Address network and storage-related issues impacting database performance.

The Skills You Bring

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as Database engineer/administrator.
• 2+ years of experience working in an Agile setting with other developers, QA, Scrum Masters and Product Owners.

• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge and experience with Exadata and other database technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Linux Proficiency:
• Deep understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Cloud Computing:
• Awareness of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their database offerings.
• Understanding of cloud architecture, deployment models, and services.
• Network and Storage:
• Deep understanding of networking principles and storage solutions relevant to database systems.
• Problem-Solving:
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database and system issues.
• Communication:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
• Leadership:
• Experience in leading projects and teams, with a focus on driving results and innovation.
• FinOps Knowledge:
• Understanding of financial operations related to technology and cloud services.

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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: 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: ;/li>

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

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 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 : $110000 - $180000 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.