Western Alliance Bancorporation

Staff Engineer II - Business Intelligence

Western Alliance Bancorporation • $110K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, or similar role.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and cloud data platforms.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Expert proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and database design.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Fabric components like Lakehouse and Data Factory.
  • Familiarity with Mortgage, Banking, and Financial Services is a plus.
  • Proficient in cloud engineering using Azure services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and implementation of enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric.
  • Design and optimize Lakehouse, Data Factory, and SQL-based solutions for analytics workloads.
  • Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines and reporting frameworks.
  • Collaborate with Business and IT teams to gather solution requirements.
  • Follow and improve Change Management and SDLC protocols.
  • Maintain documentation and respond to compliance inquiries.
  • Support innovation initiatives with AI and cloud-native solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and ownership stake in the company.
  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous time off policy.
  • Strong 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education.
  • Employee volunteer program encouraging community engagement.
  • Wellness program promoting health and well-being.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Staff Engineer II - Business Intelligence

Location:

TX - Dallas/Irving

What you'll do:

As a Staff Engineer II, this role serves as a technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise data solutions. It provides advanced expertise in enterprise data engineering and platform architecture, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. The position leads the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data solutions, including Microsoft Fabric, data integration, analytics, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise data platforms leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and related cloud technologies.
  • Design, develop, and optimize Lakehouse, OneLake, Data Factory, Spark, and SQL-based solutions supporting enterprise analytics and operational workloads.
  • Build and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data models, and reporting frameworks supporting critical business functions.
  • Collaborate directly with Business, IT teams, and Vendors to develop solution requirements.
  • Embrace and follow detailed Change Management and SDLC standards and protocols, and contribute to their improvement.
  • Produce and maintain related documentation, respond to audit and compliance requests.
  • Develop technical and Business subject matter expertise, and provide support to peers and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to innovation initiatives involving AI, Copilot, advanced analytics, and cloud-native data solutions.

What you'll need:

  • 7+ years professional experience in Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, or similar role.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and modern cloud-based data platforms.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of professional certifications and relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with or an interest in Mortgage, Banking, and Financial Services fields is a plus.
  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL, data modeling, database design, and performance optimization.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, OneLake, Data Factory, Spark, Semantic Models, and Fabric administration.
  • Strong proficiency in cloud data engineering using Azure services and modern data architectures.
  • Core to intermediate proficiency with C#/.NET application development, and OOP.
  • Proficiency with Change Management, SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps (ADO), Version Control (Git), etc. tools and best practices.
  • Ability to build new solutions based on existing code, and design new solutions from scratch.
  • Ability to understand, clarify, and design Business, Functional, and Technical Requirements.
  • Experience with or an interest in AI tools (Copilot), etc. is a plus.
  • Proficiency with VBA, CLI (PowerShell, cmd) is a plus.
  • Microsoft Certifications in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineering, Azure Solutions Architecture, or related cloud technologies are highly preferred.

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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