The AI Creator independently builds POCs (Proofs of Concept) and MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) from BRDs (Business Requirements Documents), delivering POCs within a single iteration and MVPs within a few. At the MVP level, this role produces enhanced documentation, architecture diagrams, markdown continuity files, comprehensive test suites, and clean quality scans. Working within a Paired Innovation model — Paired Innovation — the working model where a Catalyst and Creator partner throughout the innovation lifecycle, combining business insight with technical execution — the AI Creator partners with Catalysts to ensure technical execution aligns with business needs. Reports to the Director, AI Innovation.
What you will do:
Independently partner with AI development tools to break BRDs into features and stories with accurate time estimates in ADO (Azure DevOps).
Build POC solutions using AI-assisted development tools, delivering functional prototypes within single iteration cycles.
Harden POCs to MVP standards including architecture documentation, infrastructure notes, markdown continuity files, and comprehensive test suites.
Write and maintain comprehensive test suites; validate code quality for teammates at the MVP level.
Run quality scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube) and resolve findings to maintain clean code standards.
Prepare complete development team handoff packages for innovations moving to production, including all documentation and architectural context.
Partner with Catalysts through the Paired Innovation model, translating business requirements into technical solutions and providing build status updates.
Contribute to the team's skills repository and participate in the monthly skill review rotation.
Evaluate new AI tools, models, and development approaches, sharing findings with the team.
Participate in team ceremonies, rotate through scrum master responsibilities, and demo completed work.
Travel required: 0-10%
Who you are:
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with a demonstrated portfolio of shipped applications required.
Minimum 1 year of experience actively using AI-assisted development tools as part of daily workflow required.
5+ years of experience in software development, including code reviews, quality standards, and documentation, preferred.
2+ years of experience in financial services, banking, or regulated industries is preferred.
Solid software development skills with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to build and ship applications independently.
Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, Gemini, Cursor) as a core part of the development workflow.
Experience writing tests, conducting code reviews, and maintaining quality standards in a team environment.
Ability to produce clear technical documentation including architecture diagrams, infrastructure notes, and handoff packages.
Speed and efficiency in short iteration cycles without sacrificing code quality or documentation standards.
Strong understanding of version control, CI/CD pipelines, and development operations.
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving processes; ability to remain productive when direction is unclear or shifting.
Willingness to pivot quickly when priorities shift based on business needs or new information.
Understanding that exploratory work sometimes means building something that gets discarded — and that is expected, not failure.
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Familiarity with architecture documentation, infrastructure planning, and development team handoff processes.
Experience evaluating and adopting new development tools or frameworks.
ADA Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Pay Range: $98,290.00 - $176,910.00 annually
AIP/Bonus: up to 15%
Anticipated Date of Application Window Closure: 05/31/2026 (or until filled)
Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.
Benefits package includes[1]:
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)
Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.
Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.
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[1] The benefits listed in this job posting reflect the Bank’s most reasonable and genuinely expected benefits offered for this position.
What We Do
HomeStreet Bank is one of the largest community banks in the Northwest, California and Hawaii. Since we began in 1921, we've stayed focused on what we believe is most important: building long-term relationships with our customers and providing ongoing support to our communities. We offer a full range of financial services including commercial banking, commercial lending, consumer banking, mortgage lending, residential construction financing, commercial real estate financing and insurance services. Our primary area of community focus is housing and homes. HomeStreet also supports organizations where our employees have an integral involvement. HomeStreet is an Equal Housing Lender and makes mortgage loans without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. Member FDIC.
