Staff Release Engineer

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 $152,300.00-$186,100.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $118,200.00 - $220,200.00 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 Staff Release Engineer at BECU, you’ll be a pivotal force in optimizing our software release lifecycle from development through execution. Your leadership will drive improvements in our software delivery pipeline, ensuring smooth integration, testing, deployment, and security practices. By working closely with product teams, you’ll reduce pipeline friction and streamline product delivery. Your expertise will influence best practices across the engineering organization, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

This is a single role being advertised across our approved locations (WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA or SC)

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:

• Optimize Product Delivery: Collaborate with product teams to understand their code build and deployment processes, providing guidance on automation to streamline product delivery.
• Develop Organizational Standards: Work with Principal Engineers and Architects to establish and refine standards, and educate the engineering teams on best practices.
• Drive Innovation in Build and Deployment: Design and enable cutting-edge methods for building, deploying, and delivering software efficiently and securely.
• Uphold Standards and Compliance: Enforce organizational standards and policies related to code building, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality releases.
• Eliminate Pipeline Bottlenecks: Identify and address bottlenecks in the delivery pipeline, helping teams develop effective code deployment strategies.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Utilize critical thinking to resolve issues and design solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Enhance CI/CD Tools: Support and improve tools for continuous integration, automated testing, and release management to optimize the software delivery lifecycle.
• Integrate New Processes and Technologies: Assess the benefits and costs of new processes and technologies, implementing changes that add value and enhance efficiency.
• Document Processes and Solutions: Develop comprehensive documentation on engineering processes, data flows, and automated pipelines, ensuring clear communication across the organization.
• Influence and Lead Best Practices: Collaborate with Principals to create and enforce best practices for build and deployment tools, and lead the charge in adopting innovative approaches.
• Availability for on-call support: To address issues that arise outside regular business hours.

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:

• Strategic Leadership and Influence: Drive critical improvements in software release processes, shaping best practices across BECU’s engineering teams.
• Innovation and Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and introduce cutting-edge solutions.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your expertise in CI/CD, automation, and release management while mentoring others and setting industry standards.
• Visibility and Impact: Contribute to high-impact projects that improve efficiency and visibility across the organization.
• Continuous Learning Environment: Engage in continuous learning, staying current with emerging technologies and best practices in release engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of experience in software or systems engineering with a focus on automated software build, deployment, and release processes.
• Experience in software version control, code repositories, and configuration management systems.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with mentoring teams on automated software build and deployment strategies aligned with industry standards.
• Experience in designing and managing the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) and Release Management processes.
• Expertise in code reviews, pull requests, and source control methodologies (e.g., Git Flow, Trunk-Based Development).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, Perl).

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience leading a DevOps transformation
• Understanding of Test Driven Development concepts, including unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences, including technically adept and non-technical stakeholders.

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be 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.