Engineer I

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Engineer I to start within Enterprise Application Services. You will collaborate with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and support AI agents and automation solutions, gaining hands-on experience with emerging technologies.

You will work with Microsoft Foundry, Agent 365, and Power Platform, building foundational enterprise engineering skills, documentation, and incident response experience in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Experience with programming languages (Python, C#/.NET, JS/TS) required.
• Knowledge of AI concepts (models, MCP servers, RAG) preferred.
• Entry-level banking/financial services knowledge preferred.
• Classroom/CI/CD experience with code repositories and automated builds.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and support AI agents and agent-based solutions across Microsoft AI and cloud platforms.
• Partner with Senior Engineers to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and enterprise patterns.
• Participate in on-call rotations, incident response, and DR testing.
• Monitor system performance and ensure security and integrity of IT systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and procedures.

Skills

Python

C#/.NET

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)

Job Title:

Engineer I

Location:

TX - Dallas/Irving

What you’ll do:

As an Engineer I, you will begin your career within Enterprise Application Services (EAS), supporting the delivery of innovative AI and automation solutions using technologies such as Microsoft Foundry, Agent 365, and Microsoft Power Platform. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and architects, you will assist with the design, development, testing, and support of AI agents, automation workflows, and related platform capabilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with emerging AI technologies in a collaborative team environment while developing your technical skills and building a strong foundation in enterprise engineering practices. You will contribute to engineering projects, participate in operational support activities, and grow your expertise through mentorship, training, and real-world project experience.

• Develop, deploy, and support AI agents and agent-based solutions across Microsoft AI and cloud platforms.
• Partner with Senior Engineers to ensure solutions align with established engineering standards, approved designs, architectural principles, and enterprise patterns.
• Participate in on-call rotations, incident response activities, and disaster recovery (DR) testing and exercises.
• Monitor system performance and ensure the security and integrity of IT systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations and procedures.

What you’ll need:

• Experience with programming languages (e.g. Python, C#/.Net, or JavaScript/TypeScript) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Knowledge of AI concepts and technologies, including AI models, MCP servers, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), is preferred
• Entry level knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred.
• Entry level experience from the classroom working with code repositories and automated code build solutions for CI/CD Pipelines.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

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 [e-mail] 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