Sr Data Engineer

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

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 Sr Data Engineer at BECU, you’ll play a critical role in crafting data workflows and designing scalable solutions that drive business value. Your expertise in data engineering will enable you to mentor peers, contribute to system architecture, and develop innovative solutions that align with business objectives. By collaborating closely with teams across the organization, your contributions will directly enhance BECU’s data infrastructure and promote best practices in data management and governance.

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 and Implement Solutions: Design and develop multi-tier systems, focusing on analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and comprehensive documentation.
• Mentor and Support Teams: Guide and mentor data engineering teams, helping to automate and enhance business data processes with minimal supervision.
• Engage the Engineering Community: Present and share technical expertise with the broader engineering community, enhancing knowledge-sharing across teams.
• Coordinate Complex Workflows: Lead the design and development efforts of sophisticated data workflows, translating technical requirements into efficient data pipelines.
• Create Prototypes and Proofs of Concept: Utilize your technical knowledge to design and support the implementation of prototypes, proofs of concept, and data solutions.
• Implement Data Policies: Integrate metadata management and master data policies into data workflows, ensuring data governance practices are upheld.
• Guide Data Curation: Organize and implement data curation practices as specified by technical requirements, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Lead Code and Design Reviews: Mentor teams in code development, participate in reviews, and uphold coding standards that foster code quality and extensibility.
• Collaborate on Technology Roadmaps: Partner with Architects and Product Owners to design and document technology roadmaps that align with strategic objectives.
• Develop Training Plans: Work with leadership to create training programs that enhance data engineering skills within the team.
• Promote Code Standards: Support and enforce coding standards and assist senior staff in developing and refining those standards to ensure quality code across teams.

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:

• Leadership Opportunities: The chance to mentor and lead teams, influencing the next generation of data engineers at BECU.
• Innovation and Impact: Work on complex data projects that drive BECU’s success and position you as a key player in the data engineering space.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to a range of perspectives and fostering continuous learning.
• Professional Development: Access to training plans and opportunities to grow your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Recognition and Visibility: Engage with technical leadership and present solutions that impact the entire organization.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in data engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years coding in Python, Scala, Java, or SQL.
• Experience using cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, Databricks, Redshift, Big Query, Snowflake).
• Experience with ETL/ELT, SQL, and cloud data integration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Informatica).
• Experience in SQL, data modeling, data warehousing, and data analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with master data (MDM), metadata, and data governance tools (e.g., Alation, Erwin, Collibra, Azure Purview, Informatica MDM).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub) and version control practices.
• Familiarity with git, code reviews, pull requests, and branching standards (e.g., Git Flow, Trunk-Based Development).
• Experience with Test Driven Development, unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing.
• Ability to deliver scalable data solutions compatible with existing technical environments throughout the data lifecycle.
• Experience leading and collaborating with teams across the SDLC.
• Experience with complex data solutions and analytics engines.

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.