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Director of Technology - DevOps & Release

BECU

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Asset Management, Automation, Automotive Financing, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Coding Standards, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Allocation, Credit Cards, Credit Union, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Delivery Management, DevOps, Docker, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Engineering Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Jenkins, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Mortgage Lending, Performance Testing, Philosophy, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk, Scripting (Scripting Languages), ServiceNow, Software Engineering, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, System Migration, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Testing, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 $199,300.00-$243,800.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $155,200.00 - $288,000.00 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 - because people helping peoplestarts with supporting you

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

PTO Program + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE:

As theDirector of Technology - DevOps & Release, you will play a critical role inadvancing BECU's mission by modernizing the tools, platforms, and engineering practices that power secure, reliable, and highquality member experiences.

You will leadour DevOps, Release Engineering, and Developer Experience teams in creating an ecosystem that makes it easier, faster, and safer for engineers to build and deploy software. Through your leadership, you will deliver intuitive, modern solutions that reduce friction, elevate engineering excellence, and unlock innovation across the credit union.

You will drive the evolution of our CI/CD pipelines, automation strategies, and engineering workflows. In close partnership with Technology, Product, Security, Risk, and Compliance, you will ensure our platforms balance agility with the stewardship, safety, and trust our members expect.

As a collaborative, serviceoriented, and inclusive leader, you will cultivate a culture rooted in partnership, continuous learning, and doingwhat'sright for our members. By championing developer experience and modern engineering practices, you will help set a new standard for how BECU builds, tests, releases, andoperatessoftware.

Your impact will be felt across the organization as you reinforce a culture of engineering excellence-ensuring thatquality, security, performance, scalability, availability, and resilienceremain at the heart of everything we deliver.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA,OR,ID, AZ, TX or CA.Ifyou'relocatedin Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we arerequestingthat 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:

LeadTechnology Strategy:Develop and execute a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with businessobjectives, ensuring innovation and efficiency.

Drive Digital Transformation:Spearheadthe modernization of platforms, embracing Cloud, API, and DevOps best practices.

Build and LeadHigh-Performing Teams:Mentor, coach, and manage engineering and delivery teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.

Implement Agile Best Practices:Oversee theadoption of agile methodologies to improve delivery speed, quality, andadaptability.

Enhance System Performance:Ensure scalability, security, and resilience across enterprise technology solutions.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:Work with business leaders to align technology investments with operational goals and member needs.

OptimizeFinancial and Resource Planning:Oversee technology budgets and resource allocation to drive cost-effective solutions.

Foster Innovation:Identifyand implement emerging technologies to enhance BECU's competitive edge.

Thisisn'tjust about tickingoff tasks on a list.It'sabout making a significant, positive change in BECU's journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

Opportunity to leada transformative technology strategy within a mission-driven organization.

A collaborative, inclusive work environment where innovation is encouraged.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Exposure tocutting-edgetechnology and the ability to influence enterprise-level initiatives.

The chance to make a tangible impact on BECU's members, employees, and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.

7 years of people leadership experience, with experience working within or supporting DevOps, SRE and/or Cloud operations teams.

Experience leading technology teamsrequired.

8 years of information technology experience withdemonstratedexpertiseinDevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation with hands-onexpertisein CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code(IaC)and configuration management.

Domain experience withfinancial products(i.e.Credit Card, Mortgage, Auto Loan, Deposits, etc.)required.

Experience building technology platforms and teamsrequired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strategy Development:Develop and execute strategic plans for cloud migration / DevOps implementation/ test automation and performance testing.

Strategy Development: Ensure the organization's infrastructure, tools, and processes areoptimizedfor efficiency and scalability.

Strategy Development:Identifyandaddress bottlenecks in development and deployment workflows.

Collaboration:Work closely with various departments to align DevOps practices with businessobjectives.

Technical Expertise:Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ServiceNow), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Spinnaker).

Advanced knowledge of Technology fundamentals, design, problem solving, and complexity analysis

Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and product management to understand requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

Delivery experience working under an Agile/Scrummethodology

Working experience of software engineering best practices including coding standards,releasemanagement, manage incidents, CI/CD, build processes, testing, and operations

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributionsdon'tjust fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job -it'sa 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 yourexpertiseto the table, andlet'sachieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.

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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.

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