Sr Solutions Architect

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $138,300.00-$169,000.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $107,400.00 - $199,900.00 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 Senior Solutions Architect at BECU, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our Platform Engineering initiatives by architecting scalable, secure, and efficient solutions for CI/CD pipelines and DevOps enablement. Your contributions will be key to ensuring seamless integration of DevOps processes across the organization while aligning with enterprise strategies and advancing deployment automation practices. By collaborating with diverse teams, you will drive innovation and enable application teams to adopt modern best practices, empowering BECU to stay at the forefront of technology.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Architect Scalable Solutions: Develop and implement robust technology solutions that align with BECU’s business objectives and meet industry standards. Ensure these solutions are secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Align Technology Roadmaps: Collaborate with business and technology partners to synchronize the technology roadmap with BECU’s broader goals, delivering high-value and technically sound solutions.
• Promote Collaboration: Work closely with Enterprise Architects and stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural standards, while contributing domain-specific expertise to project teams.
• Develop Technical Blueprints: Create comprehensive technical blueprints that guide the seamless implementation of business solutions across various initiatives.
• Optimize DevOps Practices: Focus on continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation, fostering adoption of DevOps best practices and tools within the organization.
• Tackle Architectural Challenges: Collaborate with production support teams to resolve architectural challenges and eliminate design debt, ensuring sustainable and efficient systems.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, leveraging them to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge solutions at BECU.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Strategic Impact: Contribute to shaping BECU’s technology landscape by defining and delivering innovative architectural solutions that align with business goals.
• Technical Mastery: Advance your expertise in modern DevOps tools, container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native technologies.
• Leadership Opportunities: Act as a trusted advisor and mentor for project teams, enabling them to adopt and execute best practices effectively.
• Collaborative Environment: Build strong partnerships across the organization, fostering cross-functional teamwork and driving impactful change.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing technology architectures, with a proven track record of managing complex solutions.
• Expertise in cloud-native technologies, including microservice architecture, RESTful APIs, scalable designs, and digital platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern technology service architecture, including IAM, access control, monitoring, and containers (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
• Deep experience with Lean/Agile/Scrum methodologies, with scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale, innovative solutions using diverse technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships across all levels of an organization, with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas effectively.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with risk management and security principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure and solution stacks in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Experience with architectural frameworks such as The Open Group, NIST, ISO 19xxx, BizBok, or Gartner.
• Expertise in understanding industry trends, value propositions, and best practices relevant to in-scope technologies.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Take on a transformative role where your technical expertise and strategic vision will shape the future of BECU’s technology ecosystem. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you’ll drive impactful solutions, foster innovation, and enable teams to excel in delivering enterprise-class systems. Be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values growth, innovation, and excellence. Apply today to elevate your career and make an indelible impact. #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.