Staff Engineer II – AI Forward Full Stack Engineer

Western Alliance Bank

. Provide advanced technical expertise and hands-on engineering support across Lending technology platforms, primarily supporting the Lending Services Framework (LSF) .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing AI-enabled, cloud-native full-stack solutions for Lending platforms, with a strong focus on secure API development, CI/CD implementation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a Financial Services environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Stack DevelopmentCloud-Native Solutions on AzureAPI Development using Azure API ManagementPrompt Engineering and AI-Assisted DevelopmentTechnical Leadership in Financial Services

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentCloud-Native SolutionsAzurePythonReact with ViteSQLETL TechnologiesCI/CD PipelinesPrompt Engineering

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitHubGitHub CopilotAzure PipelinesLending Services Framework

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesLending PlatformsLoan ServicingRegulatory ComplianceAgileDevOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLPythonReactSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced technical expertise and hands-on engineering support across Lending technology platforms, primarily supporting the Lending Services Framework (LSF)
Contribute to solution design and lead execution for assigned components involving loan processing, servicing, integrations, and reporting
Design, develop, and deliver AI-enabled, cloud-native full-stack solutions for Lending platforms
Apply Prompt Engineering, MCP, and RAG-based patterns to improve automation, solution quality, and developer productivity
Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable APIs using Azure API Management
Perform full-stack development using Azure, .NET, Python, React with Vite, SQL, and ETL technologies
Use GitHub Copilot and approved internal LLMs while following governance, security, and compliance standards
Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Azure Pipelines
Support observability, monitoring, and performance practices for operational reliability, audit, and regulatory expectations
Participate in solution and code reviews
Collaborate with business partners, architects, QA, and cross-functional teams to translate Lending requirements into technical solutions
Develop and maintain technical documentation, configurations, design artifacts, and operational procedures in compliance with WAB IT standards
Guide junior engineers and work toward broader technical leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of related experience in software engineering or IT development
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 preferred
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Financial Services or Banking
Experience supporting Lending platforms, loan servicing, integrations, or reporting strongly preferred
Experience developing cloud-native solutions on Azure, including APIs, data integrations, and CI/CD pipelines
Practical experience using AI-assisted development techniques, such as 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
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple deliverables simultaneously within Agile or DevOps environments
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

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program
Opportunity to bolster business knowledge and learn how successful companies operate and manage their finances
Hands-on experience to help grow your career