Western Alliance Bancorporation

Staff Engineer II - AI Forward Full Stack Engineer

Western Alliance Bancorporation$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering or IT development experience in Financial Services
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Technical leadership experience leading features or workstreams preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Financial Services or Banking
  • Experience developing cloud-native solutions on Azure
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted development techniques
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance obligations and secure software development practices
  • Experience managing multiple deliverables in Agile or DevOps environments
  • Strong communication skills for alignment with business objectives

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver AI-enabled, cloud-native full-stack solutions for Lending platforms
  • Apply AI-forward practices to enhance automation and solution quality
  • Create secure and scalable APIs using Azure API Management
  • Perform full-stack development using Azure, .NET, Python, React, SQL, and ETL
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools for accelerated development
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for reliable application deployment
  • Ensure observability and performance of Lending systems
  • Participate in solution and code reviews to uphold architectural standards
  • Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Maintain technical documentation per IT standards

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and ownership stake
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Generous time off policy
  • 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Employee volunteer program
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunity to learn about business operations and finance
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Staff Engineer II - AI Forward Full Stack Engineer

Location:

Block 23

What you'll do:

As a Staff Engineer II, you will provide advanced technical expertise and hands‑on engineering support across Lending technology platforms, with a primary focus on solutions supporting the Lending Services Framework (LSF). You will work on moderately complex initiatives involving loan processing, servicing, integrations, and reporting, contributing to solution design and leading execution for assigned components.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with business partners, architects, and senior engineers to deliver AI‑enabled full‑stack solutions that support Lending operations and modernization efforts. You are expected to demonstrate strong technical judgment, guide junior engineers, and apply established architectural, security, and governance standards while continuing to grow toward broader technical leadership.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of AI‑enabled, cloud‑native full‑stack solutions supporting Lending platforms and the Lending Services Framework (LSF) under the guidance of senior and principal engineers. 
  • Apply AI‑forward engineering practices, including Prompt Engineering, MCP, and RAG‑based patterns, to improve automation, solution quality, and developer productivity within Lending solutions. 
  • Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable APIs using Azure API Management (APIM), following established standards for security, versioning, throttling, observability, and lifecycle management. 
  • Perform hands‑on full‑stack development using Azure, .NET, Python, React (Vite framework), SQL, and ETL technologies, delivering production‑ready solutions aligned to Lending business requirements. 
  • Leverage AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved internal LLMs) to accelerate development while adhering to governance, security, and compliance standards. 
  • Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Azure Pipelines, ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments across Lending applications. 
  • Support observability, monitoring, and performance practices to ensure Lending systems meet operational reliability, audit, and regulatory expectations. 
  • Participate in solution and code reviews, providing feedback to ensure designs and implementations align with architectural standards and Lending volumetrics. 
  • Collaborate with business partners, architects, QA, and cross‑functional teams to translate Lending requirements into effective technical solutions. 
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts, configurations, and operational procedures, in compliance with WAB IT standards. 

What you'll need:

  • 7+ years of related experience in software engineering or IT development, with hands‑on experience delivering full‑stack applications in a Financial Services or Lending environment. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. 
  • Previous technical leadership experience, such as leading features, components, or small workstreams, preferred. 
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Financial Services or Banking, with experience supporting Lending platforms, loan servicing, integrations, or reporting strongly preferred. 
  • Demonstrated experience developing cloud‑native solutions on Azure, including APIs, data integrations, and CI/CD pipelines. 
  • Practical experience using AI‑assisted development techniques (e.g., Prompt Engineering, RAG patterns, or GenAI tools) within an enterprise development environment. 
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, industry standards, and secure software development practices. 
  • Proven experience working with cross‑functional teams and managing multiple deliverables simultaneously within Agile or DevOps environments. 
  • Strong ability to align technical solutions with business objectives while adhering to intake, architectural review, and governance processes. 
  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills. 
  • May require up to 25% travel. 

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like 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, you’ll 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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