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 $194,400.00-$237,800.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $151,400.00 - $280,900.00 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:

At BECU, we’re looking for a Director of Technology who thrives on building impactful platforms and leading innovative teams. In this role, you’ll be the strategic engine behind our digital transformation efforts, guiding your team through modernization across Cloud, Data, API, and DevOps. Your leadership will directly shape technology roadmaps, enhance member experiences, and drive business growth.

This role isn’t just about leading projects — it’s about empowering people, aligning technology with real-world business needs, and delivering outcomes that improve member experiences and drive business value. Your ability to deliver, mentor, and execute will pave the way for BECU’s future-state technology stack, making an impact that’s felt organization-wide and in the lives of our members.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, 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. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead Hands-On Engineering Teams: Manage and guide cross-functional software engineering teams in designing, building, and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient systems that support lending, mortgage, and digital banking capabilities.
• Execute Complex Technology Initiatives: Drive end-to-end execution of large-scale technology programs, including modernizing legacy platforms, integrating third-party solutions, and delivering new capabilities for members.
• Apply Lending & Mortgage Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of mortgage and lending platforms to lead the design and delivery of solutions supporting origination, servicing, automation, and compliance.
• Architect and Build Modern Systems: Provide technical leadership in designing APIs, cloud-native services, and integration architectures that are modular, efficient, and aligned with best practices in modern engineering.
• Advance DevOps & CI/CD Capabilities: Champion modern engineering practices including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with product, operations, and compliance teams to translate business requirements into technical deliverables. Drive alignment on scope, timelines, and priorities through day-to-day collaboration.
• Mentor and Grow Engineering Talent: Serve as a technical mentor and coach to engineers at all levels. Create development plans, support technical growth, and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Ensure Operational Stability: Own system health, performance, and monitoring for critical applications. Lead teams through incident resolution, root cause analysis, and long-term fixes.
• Support Agile Delivery: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and planning sessions. Help remove blockers and ensure timely, high-quality delivery across sprints.
• Drive Technical Change: Be a catalyst for change by introducing and implementing practical, modern engineering practices that enable continuous improvement in both systems and teams.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• A strategic and technical leader who balances long-term vision with roll-up-your-sleeves execution.
• Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and influencing across cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about technology, architecture, and building scalable, member-focused solutions.
• A people-first leader who thrives on coaching teams to success.
• Motivated by impact and energized by the opportunity to simplify, streamline, and deliver value.
• Excited about working in an Agile, forward-thinking environment that embraces innovation.
• Ready to lead with confidence and contribute to BECU’s mission of improving lives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of leadership experience, including managing technology teams.
• 8+ years of IT experience with deep application design and architecture expertise.
• Experience in lending and mortgage systems, such as mortgage origination (e.g., Encompass, Mortgage Cadence) and servicing (e.g., Black Knight MSP).
• Programming and engineering skills with experience in one or more languages and modern frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, JavaScript, Node.js, React, or similar).
• Proven track record delivering complex technical projects across cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and site reliability engineering (SRE).
• Ability to work in Agile development environments and lead teams through iterative delivery cycles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a technology-related discipline.
• Experience rebuilding or modernizing core systems for mortgage or lending products.
• Hands-on experience designing microservices and event-driven systems using technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, or serverless frameworks.
• Familiarity with API management, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and secure integration with external vendors.
• Experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation) and monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Splunk, etc.).
• Deep understanding of software quality and testing approaches (unit, integration, E2E, performance, security).
• Demonstrated success in leading teams through organizational or technical change—whether modernizing legacy platforms or shifting to DevOps/Agile models.
• Ability to guide technical architecture decisions, perform code reviews, and troubleshoot complex systems.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU?

This is more than a job – it’s a 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 your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve 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.

Location:

Remote, WA

Additional Locations:

• Remote, TX
• Remote, OR
• Remote, AZ
• Remote, ID