Staff Software Engineer

Alkami Technology

. Lead cross-team delivery across experiences, services, APIs, data, and integrations .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack development with a focus on TypeScript, Node.js, and Python, while leading cross-team delivery and architectural design. Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive measurable outcomes through effective communication and strategic planning.

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Full Stack DevelopmentTypeScript and Node.js ProficiencyAdvanced System DesignAgile MethodologiesThird-Party Integration Design

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptNode.jsPythonGoMicroservicesREST APIsGraphQLCloud PlatformsCI/CDDomain-Driven Design

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ReactJSNestJSContainersOrchestrationInfrastructure as Code

Industry Keywords

Cross-Team DeliveryTechnical DirectionError HandlingObservabilityPerformance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGraphQLJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPythonReactTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-team delivery across experiences, services, APIs, data, and integrations
Turn ambiguous product and business needs into technical strategies, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes
Set architecture across domains, document tradeoffs, and align teams on scalable, secure patterns
Write and review tested code in TypeScript and Node.js, Python, Go, or similar languages for full stack applications
Design secure APIs, domain models, microservices, workflows, and data contracts
Build for reliability and performance using error handling, observability, capacity planning, graceful degradation, and recovery patterns
Lead third-party integration design across authentication, privacy, data mapping, rate limits, retries, idempotency, monitoring, and vendor failures
Drive cross-team execution by managing dependencies, sequencing work, reducing risk, and making timely decisions when tradeoffs are unclear
Mentor engineers through reviews, pairing, documentation, and hands-on coaching
Partner with product, design, security, architecture, site reliability, data, and engineering leaders to balance speed, experience, operability, and risk
Lead incident response and root-cause analysis, driving prevention and operational readiness
Improve engineering effectiveness through reusable patterns, automated tests, CI/CD, developer tooling, and secure, human-reviewed use of AI-assisted tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or 6 years and an advanced degree
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or another related field or equivalent work experience
Experience delivering complex production software and leading technical direction across teams or domains
Deep proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, Python, Go, or similar languages for frontend and/or backend use, with the ability to work across the stack
Advanced system design across domain-driven design, microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems, data stores, and integrations
Strong discipline in testing, error handling, observability, performance, security, and maintainable delivery
Ability to influence without authority, communicate architecture clearly, and mentor engineers through reviews and hands-on guidance
Ability to turn ambiguity into pragmatic plans, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive measurable outcomes
Experience in Agile, iterative delivery and improving team practices through feedback and continuous learning
Experience with ReactJS, NestJS, or comparable frontend and backend frameworks
Experience with GraphQL
Experience designing third-party integrations for financial data, identity, or communications platforms
Experience with cloud platforms, containers, orchestration, infrastructure as code, or event-driven architecture
Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 10 pounds unassisted
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions
Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment
Employment sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first environment
Unlimited paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Diverse and inclusive environment
FUN culture