AlamatAs 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 $162,600-$198,600 annually. The full Pay Range is $126,000-$235,100 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 :
In this pivotal role as a Staff Solutions Architect specializing in data and Data Warehouse Architecture, you’ll be the driving force behind crafting and implementing innovative technology solutions that align seamlessly with business goals.
Your expertise will shape the technical blueprints and inspire a talented team of Solutions Architects. You'll mold our technological landscape, integrating emerging trends and technologies into strategic opportunities, and ensuring these solutions are scalable, reliable, and adhere to industry standards.
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 :
- Solution Architect Leadership : Guide the creation of detailed solution artifacts that meet business needs and adhere to industry standards.
- Technology Solution Harmony : Develop technology solutions in sync with our business and strategic objectives.
- Project Guidance : Oversee multiple solution development projects, providing insight and technical expertise.
- Standards Setter : Define and enforce architecture standards and processes across the organization.
- Business Value Analyst : Engage in strategic discussions to enhance long-term business value through technology.
- Mentorship Provider : Mentor fellow Solutions Architects and tech peers in best practices.
- Collaborative Problem Solver : Work with production support to tackle architectural challenges and reduce design debt.
- Tech Evaluator : Assess and recommend third-party software platforms.
- Trend Spotter and Innovator : Identify opportunities to incorporate emerging technologies into our initiatives.
- Data Architecture Specialist : Design architecture solutions aligned with business objectives and IT strategies.
- Data Technology Evaluator : Evaluate new data technologies and tools for suitability.
- Collaborative Solutions Developer : Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Data Governance Implementer : Implement data governance and quality standards.
- Performance Optimizer : Optimize solutions for performance and scalability.
- Documentation and Communication Expert : Document designs and communicate technical concepts.
- Continuous Improvement Seeker : Identify process improvements and stay updated with industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in designing and implementing technology architectures, including managing multiple simultaneous complex technology solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in cloud native technology including microservice architecture, Restful APIs, massively scalable designs, digital platforms, and implementations of large-scale initiatives.
- Comprehensive knowledge of technologies, supplier capabilities, and experience in integrating these into new and existing large infrastructure / systems.
- In-depth knowledge of modern technology service architectural hosting, security, and risk management concerns, including IAM, access control, monitoring, IaaS / PaaS / SaaS, and containers.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft infrastructure and solution stacks operating in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid hosting environments.
- Deep understanding and experience working within Lean / Agile / Scrum methodologies; scaled agile experience such as SAFe.
- Knowledge of industry trends, value propositions, and best practices for technology relevant to the in-scope capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in designing and implementing data and analytics solutions using technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Certification in LEAN, Agile / Scrum, or ITIL principles, with a track record of implementing these practices.
- Working knowledge of architectural frameworks such as The Open Group, NIST, ISO 19xxx, BizBok, or Gartner.
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.
