Sr Software Developer

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: 

The Sr Software Developer will lead teams in writing software according to design specifications and be responsible for the bulk of the more complex development work. As a Sr Software Developer, you will design and code features, automated tests, and scripts, and design data models, database scripts, and database migrations. You will recommend and implement technical solutions for business problems, contributing to system and service design and architecture. Your role will involve presenting and contributing solutions to technical leadership. You will also work closely with and mentor other developers, business and systems analysts, to build enterprise-class software.

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.

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:

• Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, and solutions by combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of software design
• Deliver and design highly available and scalable services in a production environment
• Lead small to medium-sized teams in the development and testing of system components/services, code, and design reviews
• Present and communicate technical topics to the larger engineering community
• Identify code/design/structural improvements across BECU technical systems and implement those improvements
• Contribute to BECU code quality and extensibility by exemplifying and enforcing existing coding standards within delivery teams
• Lead teams in automating and improving business processes and interactions with limited business guidance
• Work with Architects and product owners to design and document the team’s technology roadmap and vision
• Mentor junior developers/SDETs on the team via individual consulting and code reviews
• Perform additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• Challenging and impactful work that fuels the growth and success of BECU
• Opportunity to work collaboratively in an innovative team where your ideas and contributions make a real difference
• A chance to elevate your career, skills, and future while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five years of experience designing software and writing production code in a team environment
• Deep understanding of Secure Development best practices
• Proven ability to deliver highly scalable solutions in multiple programming languages and technical environments

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise with .NET, C#, node.js, modern JavaScript Frameworks, or Python
• Experience with system administration and automation with PowerShell or bash
• Knowledge of Open Source (OSS) technologies and libraries
• Experience with public cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) technologies
• Expertise in server-side web development, REST/web services, large-scale data analytics, networking, and service mesh
• Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery systems and tools
• Deep expertise in Test Driven Development concepts and methods
• Experience with SQL, data warehousing, and sophisticated ETL processes
• Proven ability to stay current with emerging technologies and new applications of existing technologies
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

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.