As the nation's largest community credit union, we begin every day focused on delivering superior financial products and services for our 1.3 million members and more than $30 billion in managed assets. Our work has an economic impact as we support our members' financial goals. We are unapologetic about being devoted to our members and the communities we serve. Our business is guided by our people helping people philosophy – which includes our team members. 

BECU has been in business for more than 85 years, driven by unwavering core values and a dedication to improving the communities we serve. While we have a rich history, the future of our company, accelerated by business and technology transformation, is even brighter. There's never been a better time to work for BECU.

To learn more visit becu.org/careers.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $178,900.00-$218,400.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $138,800.00 - $258,500.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.  Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance.  We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees.  Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan.  Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE: 

At BECU, as a Principal Solutions Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind creating innovative products tailored to provide exceptional experiences for our internal and external members. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a pivotal role in crafting technical solutions that differentiate BECU in the market. Through your leadership, expert design, and mentoring, you’ll uplift the technical prowess of our organization and deliver remarkable consumer financial solutions. Your work will cover the spectrum from application design to cloud-ready financial solutions, ensuring both new and existing systems are robust and secure.  

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you call any of these states home, you're in luck! We offer the flexibility of remote work for residents in these locations, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your own home.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

Innovative Leadership: Guide the design and development of groundbreaking solutions by blending technical leadership with a deep understanding of business strategy. Partner directly with senior business leaders to align technological advancements with strategic goals. 

Systems Design: Transform stakeholder requirements into detailed system designs that support effective implementation and meet non-functional needs. Collaborate with Enterprise and Solutions Architecture for high-level design of new technologies and solutions. 

Secure Application Development: Lead the integration and coding practices for secure application development, focusing on creating cloud-ready financial solutions that enhance both new and existing systems. 

Vision and Conceptualization: Develop and present industry-leading solutions by visualizing and articulating innovative concepts that address complex business challenges. 

Prototyping Solutions: Build and refine prototypes to solve intricate business problems, working closely with business unit managers and senior technology leaders. 

Strategic Technological Insight: Utilize your expert technical knowledge and business acumen to envision and implement strategic technological solutions. Stay updated with industry trends to keep BECU ahead in the market. 

Community Engagement: Communicate and present ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences within and outside of BECU. Maintain an active presence in the technical community, representing BECU at industry events. 

Mentorship and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship across all levels of the organization, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement in technical domains. 

Enterprise-Wide Implementation: Lead and implement large, complex projects across the enterprise, ensuring cohesive collaboration and delivery across multiple teams. 

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered. 

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN: 

Impact and Innovation: Be at the forefront of technological innovation, directly contributing to solutions that impact thousands. 

Growth Opportunities: Continuously learn and advance your career within an organization that values professional development. 

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and dynamic team setting where your ideas and contributions are encouraged and valued. 

Industry Recognition: Position yourself as a thought leader within the technical community, representing BECU at key industry events. 

Innovative Technologies: Gain exposure to and work with modern technologies and frameworks, enhancing your technical skill set. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience required. Advanced degree preferred. 

Minimum 10 years of information technology experience with demonstrated expertise in application design required. 

Experience with Financial products (e.g., Credit Card, Mortgage, Loan, Deposits) required. 

Demonstrated experience in consumer financial products with expertise in UX, integration, and API layer required. 

Experience with public cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) technologies including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings required. 

Demonstrated experience with .NET, C#, node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) or Python. 

Strong understanding of SOLID design principles, Object-Oriented Programming, and Design. 

Experience leading and collaborating with multiple teams for enterprise-wide initiatives, including business unit teams, to deliver solutions through all aspects of the SDLC required. 

Desired Qualifications: 

System administration and automation with Powershell or bash preferred. 

Expertise with SOA patterns and distributed systems design preferred. 

Experience with CI/CD systems and tools such as Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Teamcity preferred. 

Industry conference experience presenting to both technically adept and non-technical audiences preferred. 

JOIN THE JOURNEY: 

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU. 

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney 

 

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.