Sr Software Developer

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

In this role, you’ll strengthen BECU’s engineering capabilities by designing and delivering scalable, secure software that directly enhances the digital experiences our members rely on. You’ll apply engineering rigor, architectural thinking, and hands‑on development leadership to accelerate MDX priorities. You’ll shape how we build systems, mentor developers, and influence engineering standards across the organization. Your work will improve reliability, performance, and long‑term technical health across our platforms.

Through your contributions, you’ll help advance BECU’s mission to improve the financial well‑being of our members.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, , AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA. 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 & Develop Software:
  Build scalable, resilient, and secure services while developing prototypes, proofs of concept, and production‑ready features using modern engineering practices.
• Lead Engineering Work streams:
  Guide small to medium teams through designing, building, testing, and delivering system components and services.
• Drive Code Quality:
  Model BECU’s coding standards, provide thorough code reviews, and champion clean, maintainable design principles.
• Implement Technical Improvements:
  Identify opportunities to modernize design, code, and system structure, and drive enhancements—including greenfield initiatives.
• Contribute to Architecture:
  Collaborate with architects and product owners to define technical direction, roadmaps, and long‑term engineering strategy.
• Mentor & Develop Others:
  Coach junior developers and SDETs through pairing, feedback, and knowledge‑sharing.
• Automate & Optimize:
  Lead automation and process‑streamlining efforts that support operational excellence.
• Collaborate & Communicate:
  Share technical insights across engineering teams and clearly communicate complex concepts to technical stakeholders.
• Ensure Secure Development:
  Apply secure coding practices and use static analysis tools to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Own the Full SDLC:
  Contribute to analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and operational hand‑off.
• Work With Data Systems:
  Build and maintain data models, database scripts, and migrations; develop solutions for large datasets and analytics workflows.

This isn’t just about ticking off…