Sr Enterprise Applications 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.

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The Senior Enterprise Applications Engineer will drive the successful execution of high-priority projects within the organization's technology landscape. Integral to this role is the hands-on execution of technical tasks, including coding, scripting, automation, integration setup, optimization, QA/testing, and proficient deployment of code to production environments. This position will translate business
requirements into viable and scalable solution designs. Build project plans, infusing technical expertise and insights to ensure the efficient execution of these plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

● Execute high-priority projects by actively engaging in coding, scripting, and building automation solutions to meet business objectives within the enterprise applications landscape.
● Configure workflow tools and orchestrate integrations between SaaS applications, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
● Optimize existing integrations and set up new ones, focusing on enhancing performance, reliability, and data accuracy.
● Lead QA and testing procedures, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure robustness and functionality before deploying code to production environments.
● Oversee the smooth and error-free deployment of code and applications to production environments, ensuring adherence to deployment processes and maintaining system stability.
● Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into feasible and scalable solution designs, aligning technology initiatives with organizational objectives.
● Work collaboratively to build comprehensive project plans, contributing technical insights and expertise to ensure the successful execution of technical work within established timelines and objectives.
● Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams to communicate project status, technical challenges, and potential solutions, fostering effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
● Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation enhancements, or technological innovations within the enterprise applications landscape, driving efficiency and innovation.
● Proactively contribute to enhancing best practices, documentation standards, and quality assurance methodologies to elevate the team's performance and deliverables.
● Mentor and guide junior team members, providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to facilitate their skill development and professional growth within the enterprise applications domain.
● Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team, contributing to a cohesive and high-performing team environment.

Recommended Experience & Education
Minimum Years of Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and an
advanced degree

Education Level Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, physics, math, or another related field or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications

● 5+ years coding technology solutions using relevant languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or other scripting languages for enterprise application development and customization.
● Advanced scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) to automate tasks, build automation solutions, and enhance operational efficiency within the applications landscape.
● Proficiency with automation tools to create automated workflows, streamline processes, and improve system efficiency.
● Hands-on experience in setting up and optimizing integrations between various SaaS applications, ensuring seamless data exchange and system interoperability.
● Strong expertise in QA principles and methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and test automation, to ensure robustness and functionality of solutions before deployment.
● Proficient in deployment processes and tools to oversee smooth and error-free code deployment to production environments.
● Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot technical issues and propose effective solutions within the applications landscape.
● Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, translating complex business requirements into scalable and feasible solution designs within the enterprise applications framework.
● Strong capabilities in assisting with project plans, offering technical insights and expertise to ensure the successful execution of technical work aligned with project objectives.
● Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively within teams, articulate technical concepts, and engage stakeholders, ensuring alignment and project success.
● Willingness to serve as a mentor to guide and support junior team members, sharing technical expertise and fostering skill development within the team.
● Proactive attitude towards continuous learning, keeping updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements within enterprise applications.

Preferred

● Master’s degree in engineering, technology or related discipline.
● Familiarity with Jira and other Atlassian tools or similar application suite.
● Proficiency with Git or similar version control software
● Familiarity with business SaaS applications such as CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.), ERPs (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.), or HRIS applications (Workday, PeopleSoft, UKG, etc.)
● Experience interacting with REST and/or SOAP APIs
● Experience building applications or workflows with Flask
● Knowledge and experience in setting up and optimizing integrations between diverse SaaS applications, ensuring smooth data flow and interoperability.
● Familiar with enterprise data management concepts and engineering patterns

Physical Demands

● Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 10 pounds unassisted
● Ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions
● Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment

The salary range for this position is: $104,000 - $127,000

Cool Things to Know

Not Just Any Company: Alkami has an awesome diverse and inclusive environment. We have a FUN culture and offer great benefits, including remote-first environment, unlimited paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Work Authorization: We cannot offer employment sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment.

Recruiters: We are not looking for outside recruiting firms to help us in this search. Thank you for understanding.

Pay Transparency: As of January 1, 2023, new states and locales have enacted pay equity laws that require more pay transparency by employers in the following states: California, Colorado (effective January 1, 2021), Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington.

The Important Stuff

Alkami Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alkami is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alkami are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alkami will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alkami encourages applicants of all ages.

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