Sr Database Engineer; DBE

BECU, a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in assets, has operated since 1935 on a people‑first philosophy. We are committed to serving our members, communities, and each other.

While we celebrate our history, we are focused on future growth through business and technology transformation.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $-$ annually. The full Pay Range is $ - $ annually. Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job‑related skills, experience, and education or training. Incentives are performance‑based and 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 DBE 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 Washington (WA), Oregon (OR), Idaho (), Arizona (AZ), Texas (TX), Georgia (GA), North Carolina (NC), Virginia (VA), California (CA), or South Carolina (SC). If you are located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we request 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.

• Platform for Innovation:
  Freedom to design and implement solutions that make a real impact.
• Continuous Growth:
  Opportunities to learn, mentor, and advance your technical expertise.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work alongside passionate professionals who value your ideas and contributions.
• Cutting‑Edge Tools:
  Hands‑on experience with modern technologies like Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, and Snowflake.
• Purpose‑Driven Work:
  Your efforts directly support BECU's mission to serve members and communities.
• Career Elevation: A role that positions you as a leader and influencer in the database engineering space.

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum…