Principal Software Developer (PSD)

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 $184,300.00-$225,000.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $143,000.00 - $266,300.00 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 a Principal Software Developer at BECU, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital experiences. Your expertise will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance the experiences of our members. You will lead the technical design of innovative solutions, mentor development teams, and collaborate across the organization to elevate BECU's digital presence. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects, bring your vision to life, and set new standards in software engineering at BECU.

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 Strategic Solution Design: Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement enterprise-level software solutions that position BECU at the forefront of the industry.
• Innovate & Elevate Technology Standards: Drive the adoption of modern development best practices, ensuring high code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with architects, product managers, and engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop & Optimize CMS Solutions: Lead the technical direction for BECU’s content management system (CMS), ensuring an optimized and seamless digital experience for members.
• Mentor & Inspire: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software developers, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
• Champion Agile & DevOps Practices: Implement and advocate for Agile development methodologies and DevOps processes to enhance efficiency and software delivery speed.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Maintain an active presence in the software development community, ensuring BECU remains innovative and competitive.