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 RANGEThe 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.BENEFITSEmployees 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 Principal Software Developer (PSD) at BECU, you'll be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions that create exceptional experiences for our members. In a collaborative and agile environment, you’ll work closely with both your team and cross-functional teams, including direct collaboration with business partners. Your role will be pivotal in driving technical innovation that differentiates BECU in the market. As a mentor, you’ll elevate the technical capabilities of your team, ensuring excellence in every project. Your contributions will not only shape our technology but also inspire a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.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:
Design and Innovate: Develop market-leading solutions by combining your technical expertise with a deep understanding of business drivers, ensuring BECU stays ahead in the industry.
Visualize and Conceptualize: Create and articulate solutions that set the standard in the industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Collaborate Directly with Business Partners: Work closely with business unit managers to build prototypes and solutions that address strategic challenges.
Leverage Technical Expertise: Use your technical skills and business acumen to envision and implement technology solutions that differentiate BECU in the market.
Engage with the Technical Community: Regularly present and communicate your work to both technical and non-technical audiences, representing BECU in the broader technical community.
Lead Complex Projects: Take charge of highly complex, multi-tier system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation, ensuring top-quality delivery.
Drive Process Improvement: Consistently identify and deliver new ways to enhance processes and technology, contributing to the continuous evolution of BECU’s systems.
Set and Enforce Coding Standards: Champion code quality, reuse, and extensibility by defining and enforcing coding standards across the enterprise.
Provide Thought Leadership: Drive innovation across the organization by coordinating and implementing technical strategies that align with BECU’s goals.
Mentor and Guide: Offer mentoring and technical guidance at all levels, facilitating information sharing and fostering a collaborative environment.
Consult and Troubleshoot: Act as a consultant and liaison on technical topics, using your expertise to solve highly complex issues and defects.
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:
Technical Leadership: An opportunity to lead and inspire a team of developers, driving innovation and setting the standard for technical excellence.
Continuous Learning: Engage in a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, staying current with emerging technologies and best practices.
Impactful Work: Make a meaningful impact on BECU’s technology and business strategy, helping to differentiate us in the competitive financial market.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the contributions of each member.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent work or educational experience.
Minimum of 10 years of information technology experience with demonstrated expertise in application design.
Experience with financial products such as mortgages, loans, credit cards, and deposits.
Experience managing source control models and organizational development practices.
Demonstrated experience with secure development best practices.
Proven ability to learn new and emerging technologies and deliver scalable solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle in a polyglot environment.
Expertise with .NET, C#, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.), or Python preferred. System administration and automation with PowerShell or Bash.
Knowledge of Open Source (OSS) technologies and libraries.
Experience with public cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) preferred.
High-level expertise in two or more of the following domains: server-side web development, client-side web development, REST/web services, large-scale data analytics using Machine Learning frameworks, networking, and service mesh.
Expertise in SOLID design principles, Object-Oriented Programming and Design, and SOA patterns and distributed systems design.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Expertise with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery systems and tools (Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity).
Deep expertise in Test Driven Development concepts, methods, and tools, including unit testing, integration testing, and performance/load testing.
Expertise in using Git, including code reviews, pull requests, and following branching standards like Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development.
Industry conference experience presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with SQL, large datasets, data warehousing, and sophisticated ETL processes, analytics engines.
Knowledge of cloud-hosted SQL-based datastores and NoSQL systems.
Proven experience leading and collaborating with multiple teams on enterprise-wide initiatives, including business unit teams.
Occasional travel required.
Desired Qualifications:
System administration and automation experience with PowerShell or Bash.
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Experience in presenting at industry conferences.
Working knowledge of cloud-hosted SQL-based datastores and NoSQL systems.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
JOIN THE JOURNEYReady 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 #BECUJourneyEEO 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.Job Alerts: If you would like to be kept informed of new potential opportunities, click here (https://becu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/jobAlerts) . You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one.From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well-being of our community. More than 80 years and one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future.As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever beforebut we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.