Jason Ehmke
About Jason Ehmke
Jason Ehmke is the Director - Software Engineering Lead at Ally, with over 10 years of experience in leading software development teams and engineering processes.
Current Role at Ally
Jason Ehmke currently serves as the Director - Software Engineering Lead at Ally. In this role since 2024, he focuses on driving efficiencies, enhancing security, and bolstering customer experience in software engineering management. He leads the Digital API Platforms and Plans teams, which include API, SRE, API Platforms, and Plans. His efforts ensure that the APIs meet business requirements and provide a seamless user experience.
Previous Positions at Ally
Before becoming the Director - Software Engineering Lead, Jason Ehmke held several key positions at Ally. From 2021 to 2024, he was the Director of Software Engineering, where he played a pivotal role in managing software development teams. Prior to this, he served as Application Manager from 2020 to 2021, and as a Senior Tech Lead for 5 months in 2020. In each of these roles, he contributed significantly to projects that transitioned legacy systems to AWS serverless products, such as DynamoDB and Lambda.
Experience at Passport
Jason Ehmke worked at Passport from 2018 to 2020, where he progressed from Senior Software Engineer to Director Of Engineering. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading software engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and high-quality APIs. His expertise in software development was instrumental in enhancing system reliability and performance.
Career at AddShoppers
Jason Ehmke held multiple roles at AddShoppers in 2018. He started as a Senior Client Data Analyst, progressing to Senior Software Engineer, and finally to Tech Lead. His responsibilities included leading teams to develop and deploy software solutions that met client requirements. His tenure at AddShoppers further honed his skills in software engineering and team leadership.
Educational Background
Jason Ehmke holds a BA in Media Arts from the State University of New York at Fredonia, completed in 2004. Prior to that, he studied Graphic Design, Animation, and Humanities at Jamestown Community College, earning his degree in 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software development and engineering management.