AI Creator

Mechanics Bank

AI Creator at Mechanics Bank building POCs and MVPs using AI development tools. Partnering with Catalysts to translate business needs into technical solutions in a remote environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,290 - $176,910 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently partner with AI development tools to break BRDs into features and stories with accurate time estimates in ADO (Azure DevOps)
Build POC solutions using AI-assisted development tools, delivering functional prototypes within single iteration cycles
Harden POCs to MVP standards including architecture documentation, infrastructure notes, markdown continuity files, and comprehensive test suites
Write and maintain comprehensive test suites; validate code quality for teammates at the MVP level
Run quality scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube) and resolve findings to maintain clean code standards
Prepare complete development team handoff packages for innovations moving to production, including all documentation and architectural context
Partner with Catalysts through the Paired Innovation model, translating business requirements into technical solutions and providing build status updates
Contribute to the team's skills repository and participate in the monthly skill review rotation
Evaluate new AI tools, models, and development approaches, sharing findings with the team
Participate in team ceremonies, rotate through scrum master responsibilities, and demo completed work

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred
Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with a demonstrated portfolio of shipped applications required
Minimum 1 year of experience actively using AI-assisted development tools as part of daily workflow required
5+ years of experience in software development, including code reviews, quality standards, and documentation, preferred
2+ years of experience in financial services, banking, or regulated industries is preferred
Solid software development skills with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to build and ship applications independently
Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, Gemini, Cursor) as a core part of the development workflow
Experience writing tests, conducting code reviews, and maintaining quality standards in a team environment
Ability to produce clear technical documentation including architecture diagrams, infrastructure notes, and handoff packages
Speed and efficiency in short iteration cycles without sacrificing code quality or documentation standards
Strong understanding of version control, CI/CD pipelines, and development operations
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving processes; ability to remain productive when direction is unclear or shifting
Willingness to pivot quickly when priorities shift based on business needs or new information
Understanding that exploratory work sometimes means building something that gets discarded — and that is expected, not failure
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
Familiarity with architecture documentation, infrastructure planning, and development team handoff processes
Experience evaluating and adopting new development tools or frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentAI-assisted development toolstest writingcode reviewsquality standardsdocumentationversion controlCI/CD pipelinesautomated testing frameworksarchitecture documentation

Soft Skills

communicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementattention to detailindependencecreativitycritical thinkingwillingness to pivot

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyGraduate Degree in Computer ScienceGraduate Degree in Software Engineering