Western Alliance Bank · 1 month ago
Staff Engineer I - Software Engineer, Data Services
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, focused on enhancing business workflows in the mortgage lending space. They are seeking a Staff Engineer I for their Data Services team to design and implement scalable software applications, manage IT infrastructure, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Participate in the architectural design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable software applications using .NET and C#
Take assignments that can be worked on individually without supervision and manage work effort from concept to completion
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
Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tools
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related experience in IT Development, or similar field including designing and building highly available and scalable applications with C# in .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core or MVC
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking preferred
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, and AWS)
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
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking preferred
Familiarity with Azure OpenAI Service or certified AI-102 is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus/incentives earned
Restricted stock
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
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
Chief Human Resources Officer
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