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 $134,200.00-$164,000.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $104,200.00 - $194,000.00 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:
As a Sr Software Developer at BECU, you'll be a key player in crafting innovative software solutions that drive our business forward. Your expertise will lead teams in developing complex features, automated tests, and robust data models. You’ll design and code scalable, secure, and high-performing services that meet business needs and adhere to best practices. Your role will extend beyond coding, as you'll mentor other developers, collaborate closely with architects, and contribute to the overall system design and architecture. Your work will directly impact BECU’s ability to deliver high-quality, enterprise-class software that supports our strategic goals.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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Lead Development Efforts: Take the lead in developing and testing system components and services, guiding teams through code and design reviews to ensure quality and scalability.
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Design and Build Solutions: Create prototypes, proofs of concept, and fully developed solutions that are highly available and scalable in a production environment.
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Present and Communicate: Share technical topics and innovations with the broader engineering community, contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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Drive System Improvements: Identify opportunities for code, design, and structural enhancements across BECU’s technical systems, implementing improvements that drive efficiency and innovation.
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Maintain and Enforce Standards: Contribute to and uphold coding standards within delivery teams, ensuring that code quality and extensibility are consistently maintained.
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Mentor and Guide: Provide mentorship to junior developers and Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs), fostering their growth through individual consulting and code reviews.
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Collaborate on Technology Roadmaps: Work with architects and product owners to design and document the technology roadmap and vision for your team.
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Automate Business Processes: Lead teams in automating and improving business processes with limited guidance, driving operational efficiency.
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Contribute Beyond the Code: Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
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:
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Leadership Opportunities: Lead and mentor teams of developers, driving technical excellence and innovation within BECU’s software development efforts.
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Continuous Learning: Engage in a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, keeping you at the forefront of emerging technologies and best practices.
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Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping the technology landscape at BECU, delivering solutions that have a real impact on our members and business.
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Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your insights and contributions, working together to achieve shared goals.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
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Minimum of five years of experience designing software and writing production code in a team environment.
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Deep understanding of Secure Development best practices, demonstrated through regular use of static code analysis tools to identify and correct secure coding flaws.
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Proven ability to deliver highly scalable solutions in multiple programming languages and technical environments across the entire product lifecycle (from ideation to retirement).
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Expertise with one or more of the following: .NET, C#, Node.js, modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.), or Python. System administration and automation with PowerShell or Bash.
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Knowledge of Open Source (OSS) technologies and libraries.
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Experience with public cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
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Deep experience in one of the following domains: server-side web development, modern client-side web development, REST/web services, large-scale data analytics using Machine Learning frameworks, networking, and service mesh.
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Expertise in SOLID design principles, Object-Oriented Programming and Design, and SOA patterns and distributed systems design.
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Proficiency with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery systems and tools such as Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity, including building deployment pipelines in YAML.
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Deep expertise in Test Driven Development concepts, methods, and tools, with demonstrated experience in unit testing, integration testing, or performance/load testing.
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Experience using Git, including code reviews, pull requests, and following branching standards like Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development.
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Experience presenting to technically adept audiences.
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Experience with SQL, large datasets, data warehousing, and sophisticated ETL processes, analytics engines.
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Proven ability to stay current with emerging technologies and apply them to solve business challenges.
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Proven experience leading and collaborating within teams, including business unit teams, to deliver solutions through all aspects of the SDLC.
Desired Qualifications:
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Working knowledge of containers and container orchestration in Kubernetes.
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Knowledge of cloud-hosted SQL-based datastores and NoSQL systems.
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.
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What We Do
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” Putting people over profit guides our everyday business decisions. Unlike many financial institutions, we aren’t privately owned. As a cooperative, we are owned by our members. This drives us to do right by the member, and right by each other as coworkers. We display this in our working culture, in our day-to-day choices to ensure both members’ and employees’ needs are met. Imagine what this type of commitment could do for your work satisfaction.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow. We are diving headfirst into a technology transformation.
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