As 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 RANGEThe Target Pay Range for this position is $162,600.00-$198,600.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $126,000.00 - $235,100.00 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.BENEFITSEmployees 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 Sr Enterprise Architect at BECU, you will shape the future of technology by crafting and guiding long-term architecture roadmaps that align with business needs and optimize technology investments. Working closely with executive and strategic leaders, you’ll drive alignment between business and technology, clarify strategic objectives, and assess risks and opportunities to ensure BECU’s architecture supports its growth. Your insights and guidance will foster organizational change and enable business outcomes through well-designed solutions that respond to disruptive forces and build toward future capabilities.WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Develop and Maintain Technical Blueprints: Create detailed solution blueprints that align Technology services with business objectives, weighing both technical and non-technical trade-offs.
Craft and Communicate Roadmaps: Lead the creation and maintenance of technology roadmaps for assigned areas, working with business and Technology partners to ensure alignment with business value and technical soundness.
Establish Architecture Standards: Define and enforce architecture standards, processes, and constraints that guide technology solutions across BECU.
Mentor and Guide Technical Teams: Provide expertise, mentorship, and guidance to technical teams across multiple disciplines, promoting a clear understanding of architecture value and strategic direction.
Create Business Solution Blueprints: Develop blueprints that support the implementation of business solutions, guiding technical teams to ensure solutions are in line with business and technology roadmaps.
Collaborate on Production Support: Work with production support teams to resolve domain-specific architecture issues and address architectural design debt.
Provide Financial and Technical Analysis: Offer insights on financial and technological considerations, helping Tech leadership foster an enterprise-wide understanding of architecture standards.
Recommend Third-Party Software Solutions: Proactively review and advise on third-party software platforms that best meet organizational needs.
Understand Business Goals and Models: Collaborate with business units to understand end-state models, including strategies, offerings, and structure, and identify core capabilities and processes.
Monitor Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry developments and lead discussions to identify and implement solutions that deliver long-term business value.
Mentor Peers in Best Practices: Guide engineers and other technology peers on best practices in enterprise architecture to drive innovation and technical excellence.
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:
Strategic Influence: Drive and guide technology solutions that align closely with business growth and innovation.
Collaboration with Leadership: Work closely with senior leaders to drive alignment across business and technology, ensuring your work impacts strategic decision-making.
Industry Insight and Innovation: Engage with industry trends and bring innovations to life, positioning BECU as a technology leader.
Professional Development: Opportunities to develop further as an architect, learn new methodologies, and mentor emerging technical talent.
Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in designing and implementing technology architectures, including leading multiple complex projects.
Minimum of 5 years in a project lead role, managing or advising project teams.
Desired Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Certification in LEAN, Agile/Scrum, or ITIL, with implementation experience.
Knowledge of technologies and supplier capabilities, with experience integrating them into large infrastructure systems.
Knowledge of modern technology service architecture hosting, security, and risk management, including IAM, access control, monitoring, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, and containers.
Familiarity with Microsoft infrastructure and solution stacks across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
JOIN THE JOURNEY:Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be 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. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourneyEEO 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.Job Alerts: If you would like to be kept informed of new potential opportunities, click here (https://becu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/jobAlerts) . You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one.From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well-being of our community. More than 80 years and one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future.As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever beforebut we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.
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