Sr Database Engineer; DBE

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.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $-$ annually. The full Pay Range is $ - $ 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.

• 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

The Senior Database Engineer ensures application uptime by implementing and testing HA/DR solutions across on‑prem and Azure environments. This role drives performance optimization through proactive monitoring and tuning, leverages automation and Infrastructure-as-Code for efficiency, and resolves complex issues. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Senior Database Engineer partners with delivery teams to recommend solutions and mentors to elevate technical standards.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, , AZ, TX, GA, NC, VA, CA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that 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.

• Design and Secure Infrastructure:
  Build and maintain robust, secure, and highly available database environments across Azure and On‑prem platforms that power BECU’s mission.
• Automate for Efficiency:
  Develop and manage automated processes using SQL, Power Shell, and IaC to streamline operations across the ecosystem.
• Create Impactful Solutions:
  Use tools like SQL, PL/SQL, T‑SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and Azure Data Factory to deliver solutions that solve real business challenges.
• Advance CI/CD Practices:
  Build and enhance pipelines for database artifacts, ensuring smooth deployments and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and Optimize:
  Utilize SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store to proactively monitor and tune performance.
• Be the Go‑To Expert:
  Provide escalated support and resolve complex issues to keep systems running seamlessly.
• Mentor and Inspire:
  Guide junior engineers and delivery teams through coaching, code reviews, and sharing best practices.
• Shape the Future:
  Collaborate with architects and product owners to define technology roadmaps and drive innovation.
• Champion Quality:
  Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes that elevate system performance and reliability.
• Share Knowledge:
  Present technical topics to the broader engineering community, fostering collaboration and learning.
• Stay Ready:
  Be available for on‑call support to address critical issues and maintain application availability.

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.

• A Platform for Innovation:
  Freedom to design and implement solutions that make a real…