Principal Engineer I - Infrastructure as Code Engineer at Western Alliance Bancorporation

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infrastructure As Code, Automation, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible, Python, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Resources, Compliance, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Presentation Skills, Team Leadership, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer I - Infrastructure as Code Engineer Location: Block 23 What you'll do: As a Principal Engineer I you'll provide SME expertise in your respective domain as well as adjacent domains to ensure solutions are safe, secure, compliant and reliable. This position requires experience creating automation. You will engage directly with stakeholders to include Application and IT teams to identify automation opportunities and mapping out their software stacks and deployment processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with IaC development environments to include Azure Devops, Terraform, Ansible, and the Ansible Automation Platform, packer, python and other development languages. You'll identify development and support needs as well as take on large and complex design responsibilities supporting project tasks. You'll also engage with project and business sponsors refining requirements and objectives of targeted solutions. As a Principal Engineer I, you also facilitate dialogue and activities, and work to ensure team collaboration, including teams outside of your domain. You'll develop effective presentations and narratives for IT audiences. In this role, you'll also develop the technical skills of one more junior engineer. You will be expected to create and enhance our SDLC process, look for ways to improve our organization’s maturity. Following Microsoft’s best practices, work in our Git based SDLC workflows utilizing DevOps management platforms such as Azure DevOps, Gitlab, or Github. Build the solution design of efforts that can be handed off to lower-level engineers for execution assuring reuse of platforms where possible. Develop deployments of cloud resources using terraform Design and implement a Golden Image baseline and revision process Automate environment buildout in Azure Automate disaster recovery environment deployments in Azure with terraform. Review technical plans developed by lower-level engineers and analysts to assure quality designs prevail which can support the volumetrics of our business partners objectives. Build comprehensive measurement dashboards that give performance insight into key applications of the bank which can feed operational results of our business partners. Customize environment buildout for specific applications Liaison between IT and Application teams to identify automation opportunities. Manage Ansible Linux Hosts, and Azure Marketplace deployment of Ansible Automation Platform. Work independently or sometimes with architecture team counterparts to lay out the final documentation required for proper ongoing reference of the given solution, including physical and logical layouts with cross reference to use case models while enforcing standards, as well as assisting in the modification or buildout of procedures that support areas of operations across IT. What you'll need: 8+ years of related experience in IT automation and scripting. Be proficient in Windows Ecosystem (Azure, O365, AD) Self-motivated and able to work with teams in different locations Bachelor's degree in related field is required, Masters or MBA in related field preferred in computer science, software engineering, or a related study, or equivalent experience Advanced to expert knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred Previous leadership experience preferred. Understanding and experience in designing & implementing modern solutions related to infrastructure while following Microsoft best practices. Experience working with network, server, storage, application teams and product owners to develop automation. Understanding of strategic, new, and emerging technology trends Ability to build trust and respect as a thoughtful leader who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders and development teams. Objective mindset that can think ‘enterprise first’ and remain unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor choice, with decisions made based on data, analysis, & POC results. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices Advanced to expert experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously with an established expertise in one or more key domains of the bank (Deposits, Loans, Operations or Reporting)with the ability to walk-through top-level process design. Capable of working with regulatory partners like the CFPB, OCC and FRB through audits and collaboration efforts as situations arise. Advanced to expert familiarity with the capability model across IT and the applications and infrastructures available for engagement in solutioning across the bank to develop results that leverage existing capabilities in addition to implementing new solutions when required. Experience in the design, enhancement and compliance to all governance frameworks across the IT organization to ensure proper compliance to published procedures and standards. Advanced 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is 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 HR@westernalliancebank.com 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 About Western Alliance Bancorporation With more than $80 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Through its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, clients benefit from a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by industry experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2023 by American Banker and Bank Director. 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. For more information, visit Western Alliance Bancorporation. For more information, visit Western Alliance Bank online. Terms & Notices Privacy Policy FDIC Insurance

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Responsibilities

As a Principal Engineer I, you will provide SME expertise and engage with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities. You will also develop the technical skills of junior engineers and enhance the SDLC process.