Staff Software Engineer

Alkami is the digital sales and service platform provider for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action. Founded in 2009, we continue to be recognized for our intentional culture and tremendous growth (Best Place to Work in Fintech; Best & Brightest to Work For Nationally; and Comparably’s Best Company Culture, Best Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, and Best Places to Work in Dallas, among others). We’re building a culture where each Alkamist can perform to their highest potential, and we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest minds. If you’re ready to experience the power of alchemy - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary - come join one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the U.S. As a remote-first company, most of our positions can be remote in the US, except for key roles, which will be indicated in the Job Title. Follow us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn ! The Staff Software Engineer will lead efforts and contribute to building high quality scalable computer software systems, participating in the design process from beginning to end. Leads decisions to achieve our strategic product goals. Demonstrates deep technical domain knowledge and ownership of multiple product features end-to-end, spanning both backend and frontend development (approximately 60% backend / 40% frontend). A key strategic player involved in maintenance of product features, including on call escalations, triaging and resolution. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead code/design reviews to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging Write clean code to develop functional web applications Build and maintain data pipelines that transform incoming data into Kafka streams and "KeyLife Indicators" (KLIs) Advanced troubleshooting and debugging Perform UI tests to optimize performance Liaise with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications Gather and address technical and design requirements Set up and maintain environment configurations and monitor system health Build reusable code and libraries for future use Provide training and support to internal teams Enhance development tools, test coverage, and/or code structure Lead mentoring and technical support to junior engineers Lead deep-dive architectural discussions across the team Respond promptly to on-call incidents, including troubleshooting and resolving critical disruptions to ensure minimal downtime Maintain clear and proactive communication with customers and vendors to ensure a positive, collaborative relationship Exemplary self-sufficiency by independently managing tasks, problem-solving, and meeting deadlines, while adapting to new challenges without supervision Establishing and maintaining development standards within the team Champion an API-first approach software projects, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and extensibility Recommended Experience & Education Minimum Years of Experience Typically requires 12–13 years of related experience in software development, or a related field; or 10 years and an advanced degree Education Level Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or another related field or equivalent work experience Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications Required Typically requires 12–13 years of related experience in software development, or a related field Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language such as Kotlin or Java, with proven work experience as a full stack developer Strong experience working with modern Javascript frameworks, with Vue.js as a preferred requirement, alongside React, Angular, and Tailwind CSS Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs In-depth understanding of the entire software development process (design, development and deployment) Experience developing and deploying applications for Cloud Native Infrastructure, including AWS and Kubernetes Strong proficiency in Kafka fundamentals and performance tuning Collaborates effectively within the agile framework with a problem-solving attitude and willing to take a variety of approaches Excellent analytical and time management skills, with a proven ability to deliver value independently Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience providing technical input Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product teams, and wider organization initiatives Proven experience in monitoring and supporting production systems, with proficiency in identifying and resolving issues, implementing proactive measures, and measurement tracking Advanced experience optimizing system performance, including the ability to troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement performance improvements Advanced experience in SQL and NoSQL databases, coupled with caching mechanisms. Includes designing data structures, optimizing, and maintaining systems, as well as effective caching strategies to enhance performance and responsiveness Deep understanding and practical application of REST API best practices. Proficiency in adhering to standards, ensuring security, scalability, and optimal performance Advanced strategies for developing tests including unit tests, UI automation tests, integration tests Leads adoption of AI-driven engineering practices, enabling large-scale code modernization, specification-driven development, and efficient agentic workflows across teams Ability to participate in on call rotation Prefer