Western Alliance Bancorporation

?Principal Engineer I

Western Alliance Bancorporation$110K — $140K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in middleware, platform, or integration engineering
  • Deep expertise in IBM MQ and messaging platforms
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise middleware technologies including Tomcat, Apache, NGINX, ActiveMQ, IIS and .NET, and Azure Service Bus
  • Experience managing legacy systems and EOL platform transitions
  • Experience supporting security, risk, audit, and compliance functions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to technical and leadership audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, engineering, and operational ownership of IBM MQ as a Service
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for enterprise middleware platforms
  • Provide engineering oversight for enterprise monitoring platforms like Datadog, NetBrain, and LiveNX
  • Define and maintain enterprise middleware engineering standards and governance processes
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to develop middleware reference architectures
  • Manage lifecycle of middleware platforms and decommissioning strategies
  • Mentor engineers and drive consistency in middleware engineering practices

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Ownership stake in the company
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Time off
  • Great 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Employee volunteer program
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunity to bolster business knowledge and gain hands-on experience in company operations
Full Job Description

Job Title:

 Principal Engineer I

Location:

Block 23

What you'll do:

The Principal Engineer – Middleware Platforms provides senior technical leadership, engineering governance, and strategic direction for enterprise middleware technologies. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of middleware platforms, including IBM MQ as a Service, and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and operational standards. The role partners with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Operations, and Application teams to deliver secure, resilient, and production-ready middleware solutions while supporting audit, risk, and compliance requirements. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the lifecycle management of Datadog, NetBrain, and LiveNX to ensure these tools are properly governed, maintained, and configured in alignment with WAB standards and compliance requirements.
  • Lead architecture, engineering, and operational ownership of IBM MQ as a Service, including availability, security, disaster recovery, and capacity planning

  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and escalation point for enterprise middleware platforms

  • Provide engineering oversight and strategic technical guidance for enterprise monitoring platforms, ensuring optimal design, implementation, and operational effectiveness across infrastructure and application environments;DataDog,NetBrain,LiveNX/LiveWire

  • Provide engineering oversight and technical guidance for middleware technologies includingTomca, Apache, NGINX, ActiveMQ, IIS and .NET& Azure Service Bus

  • Define, implement, and maintain enterprise middleware engineering standards, best practices, and governance processes

  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to develop middleware reference architectures and ensure production readiness

  • Manage lifecycle of middleware platforms, including legacy and end-of-life (EOL) technologies, migration strategies, and decommissioning

  • Lead vulnerability remediation efforts and manage IT risk exceptions related to middleware platforms

  • Collaborate with internal audit, risk, and compliance teams to support regulatory and audit requirements

  • Develop and maintain middleware technology roadmaps aligned with enterprise strategy

  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and executive-level presentations

  • Mentor engineers and drive consistency in middleware engineering practices across teams

What you'll need:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 10+ years of experience in middleware, platform, or integration engineering

  • Deep expertise in IBM MQ and messaging platforms

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise middleware technologies, includingTomcat;Apache, NGINX,ActiveMQ,IIS and .NET& Azure Service Bus

  • Hand-on experience with Infrastructure and Application monitoring technology likeDataDog,NetBrain,LiveNX/LiveWire

  • Experience managing legacy systems and EOL platform transitions

  • Experience supporting security, risk, audit, and compliance functions

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to technical and leadership audiences

  • Experience in financial services or other regulated environments

  • Experience with cloud and hybrid middlewarearchitecture

  • Prior experience in a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, or senior architecture role

Benefits youll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want 1ike competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, youll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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