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DIRECTOR DATA ENGINEERING
Remote, WAAs 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
The Target Pay Range for this position is $188,700.00-$230,800.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $146,900.00 - $272,700.00 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
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 the Director of Data Engineering at BECU, you will lead the transformation of our data platforms, establishing a technical vision that aligns with our commitment to serve our members and optimize internal operations. Your role is instrumental in developing a roadmap and implementing data solutions that support enterprise-level analytics, data science, and business intelligence. By collaborating across teams, you will ensure our data strategies meet the evolving needs of our organization and support a future-focused data infrastructure.
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
- Leadership and Vision: Inspire and guide a team of skilled data professionals, providing mentorship and resources to drive performance excellence. Foster an environment that emphasizes continuous learning, growth, and collaboration.
- Strategic Execution: Execute on BECU’s technical roadmap, aligning data strategies with organizational goals. Establish and communicate best practices across data engineering, setting standards that ensure efficiency and scalability.
- Technical Mastery: Oversee data integration, data lake, and warehousing strategies to guarantee reliable and scalable access. Lead data governance initiatives and leverage new technologies to maintain BECU’s leadership in data innovation.
- Collaborative Influence: Build strong relationships with analytics leaders and other stakeholders to enhance data utilization, coordinating cross-functional teams to develop impactful Business Intelligence solutions that drive value.
- Innovation and Growth: Continuously explore and adopt emerging data platforms and technologies to keep BECU at the forefront of data engineering, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in leading technical teams.
- At least eight years of experience in data engineering, data science, or related fields.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with data integration platforms and modern data and BI tools.
- Proficiency in iterative software development processes and continuous delivery practices.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale change, acting as a positive disruptor to drive opportunities and solutions.
- Experience with cloud technologies, agile methodologies, and data science practices.
- Experience in data migration and transformation activities.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Are you ready to drive transformation? As a part of BECU’s data engineering team, your expertise and leadership will shape the future of data strategy, ensuring we remain leaders in innovation. This role is an opportunity to elevate your career, lead a dynamic team, and contribute to a mission-driven organization. Join us at BECU, where your journey of influence, impact, and growth awaits. #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.
Remote, WA