Job Title:
Staff Engineer I - Software EngineerLocation:
CA - Westlake VillageWhat you'll do:
Come join the AmeriHome's team, a Western Alliance Bank company, as a Staff Engineer I of the Data Services team. We’re building a cutting-edge platform designed to streamline and enhance business workflows in the mortgage lending space. As part of a dynamic and growing team, you'll help shape the software that drives our evolving business needs.As an IT Staff Engineer I, you'll work in a mid-level role with proficiency in one or more key products and who is responsible for managing and supporting the organization's IT infrastructure or applications. You'll identify development and support needs as well as taking on design responsibilities supporting project tasks. As an IT Staff Engineer I, you'll facilitate dialogue and activities, while also ensuring team collaboration.
- Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive web applications using frameworks such as React, Angular, TypeScript, HTML and CSS.
- Build reusable UI components and enforce design system consistency and deliver end-to-end user experiences. Integrate front-end applications with REST APIs and backend services.
- Take assignments that can be worked on individually without supervision and manage work effort from concept to completion.
- Partner with product managers, architects, UX designers, and translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences.
- Participate in code reviews and promote front-end engineering best practices, standards, and maintainability. Contribute to ongoing improvements in CI/CD, testing, and front-end development processes.
What you'll need:
- 5+ years of related experience in software development or similar fields including designing and building applications with front end technologies like TypeScript, React, Angular and REST API integration.
- 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. Additional experience with pipeline development and leveraging Azure DevOps while working on 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 10% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like 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, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [email protected] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Skills Required
- 5+ years of related experience in software development, including designing and building applications with TypeScript, React, Angular and REST API integration.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking.
- 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).
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with pipeline development and leveraging Azure DevOps.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Western Alliance Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Alliance Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Alliance Bank.
-
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests annual bonuses are broadly available and can materially lift total compensation when business conditions are favorable. Participation spans many roles beyond executives.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are described as widely accessible to employees at multiple levels, adding long‑term value to the package. This breadth helps align employees with company performance.
-
Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is positioned as a standout with an employer match structure viewed as stronger than common offerings. Automatic enrollment reinforces accessibility and participation.
Western Alliance Bank Insights
What We Do
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
