Mid Level Software Engineer

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer focused on operationalizing AI capabilities into scalable, production-ready applications. This is an engineering-first role rather than a research position, with an emphasis on building APIs, microservices, and cloud-based systems that reliably deliver AI-powered functionality.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to transform AI prototypes into secure, performant, and maintainable solutions aligned with Sunwest Bank’s technology standards and regulatory requirements.

Work Details

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location: ☒ Onsite ☐ Hybrid ☐ Remote

Travel: None

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using TypeScript or JavaScript (Node.js)
• Transform AI systems, models, and prototypes into production-ready applications
• Build scalable microservices and cloud-based architectures
• Implement validation, error handling, logging, monitoring, and security around AI-powered services
• Apply resilience patterns (retries, timeouts, circuit breakers, idempotency) to ensure system reliability
• Develop observability frameworks including logging, metrics, and auditing for compliance and troubleshooting
• Participate in the full SDLC: design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and specifications
• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB)
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to maintain system performance
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and UI/UX teams
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices

• 3–6 years of software engineering experience in TypeScript or JavaScript (Node.js)
• Strong experience building APIs and microservices architectures
• Familiarity with modern frameworks (Express, NestJS, or Fastify)
• Experience working with cloud environments (preferably Azure)
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling
• Understanding of secure coding practices and authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate across teams

• Experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into applications
• Ability to wrap AI services in production-grade APIs with proper safeguards
• Understanding of asynchronous processing and event-driven systems (e.g., queues, messaging)

• Team Culture
• Growth Opportunities
• Benefits or Perks

• Corporate Headquarters / Sandy Banking Office; 10011 Centennial Pkwy., Suite 450,

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

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☒ Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

☐ Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

☐ Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

☐ Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

The Fine Print

This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may change as business needs evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Sunwest Bank works with staff members and customers without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, medical condition, handicap, disability or veteran status and to assist the Bank in maintaining its Affirmative Action Program.

Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act laws and regulations is considered an extremely serious matter, and it is intended that Sunwest Bank, through the purposeful efforts of its employees and officers, are expected to make every resolute attempt to conform to its Bank Secrecy Act Program and Procedures. Failure to comply will be reflected in their performance review as well as in any bonus compensation programs in which they may participate.

Attend and complete all required classroom, computer-based, web-based and seminar training. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with Sunwest Bank’s “Code of Ethics and Conduct.” Each employee is also expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures that are appropriate for his/her position.

Note: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level and work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All job descriptions can be amended without notice as warranted by business necessity.

Federal Deposit Insurance Act This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on Sunwest Bank’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.