Western Alliance Bank · 1 day ago
Staff Engineer I - Developer AI Automation
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Staff Engineer I - Developer AI Automation. The role involves managing and supporting the organization's IT infrastructure, implementing intelligent solutions leveraging Generative AI, and ensuring compliance with IT policies and standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Take assignments that can be worked on individually without supervision, and manage work effort from concept to completion
Implement intelligent solutions that leverage Generative AI (e.g., LLMs) and Agentic AI frameworks to solve complex business problems
Design and implement engineering principles aimed at reliability practices and sound recovery procedures
Design transaction specific application performance monitoring metrics that can be captured and passed to business partners. In Addition, will layout reference architecture and visual diagrams that capture work
Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and industry standards, including reviewing and refining IT control enhancements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related experience in IT App Support, IT Development, IT Networking, or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Advanced proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Intermediate to advanced ability to see the big picture and align projects with organizational goals
Capable of leading and motivating cross-functional teams
Expertise in resolving conflicts and addressing challenges as well as skilled at identifying and mitigating risks at the project level
Proficient in governance patterns tied to intake, technical reviews and architectural compliance
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
May require up to 25% travel
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Intelligent Automation concepts including Robotics Process Automation (RPA), automated workflows
Advanced knowledge of Generative AI (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.) and Agentic AI concepts and development practices
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform or similar low-code automation platforms (Blue Prism, Nintex K2/Apps, Automation Anywhere, etc.)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the UiPath Cloud technologies
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking
Benefits
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
A wellness program
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Vishal Idnani
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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