Staff Solutions Architect

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 $167,500.00‑$204,600.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $129,800.00‑$242,200.00 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 401(k) 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 Staff Solutions Architect, you will drive the transformation of BECU’s digital member experience by leading the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions. Your expertise will shape the future of our marketing platforms, streamline member interactions, and enable seamless collaboration across business, design, and data teams. You’ll be at the forefront of major initiatives, including CMS modernization and automated pre‑screening, ensuring our technology delivers real value to our members. Your leadership will empower teams, foster technical excellence, and help BECU stay ahead of industry trends. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead Digital Transformation: Guide the Content Management System (CMS) modernization initiative, including RFP, vendor selection, and roadmap execution. Architect Member‑Focused Solutions: Design and implement technology solutions that enhance member experience across digital platforms, including online banking and mobile apps. Own Key Projects: Take ownership of the Automated Pre Screen project, integrating Experian platform and collaborating with data teams. Drive Technical Excellence: Establish and manage domain‑specific architecture standards, processes, and constraints. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with business, product, design, data, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions. Champion Innovation: Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. Manage Multiple Initiatives: Oversee simultaneous solution development efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with standards. Support Digital Rationalization: Contribute to consolidating digital properties under one stack and support future marketing initiatives such as personalization using tools such as Adobe Target, CDP. Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement: Lead discussions on business capability landscape and collaborate with production support to address architectural challenges. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Opportunity to lead high‑impact digital transformation projects that shape member experience. Direct influence on BECU’s technology strategy and future innovation. Collaboration with talented teams across business, design, data, and engineering. Exposure to cutting‑edge Martech platforms, CMS modernization, and data‑driven marketing initiatives. Growth in technical leadership, architecture, and project management. A culture that values your ideas, fosters continuous learning, and supports your career advancement. Purpose‑driven work that connects technology to BECU’s mission of serving members. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required. Advanced degree is preferred. Minimum 7 years of experience designing and implementing technology architectures required, including experience managing delivery of multiple simultaneous complex technology solutions. Demonstrated experience in cloud native technology including microservice architecture, Restful APIs, massively scalable designs, digital platforms; experience with implementations of large‑scale initiatives required. Comprehensive knowledge of technologies and supplier capabilities and experience implementing these into new and existing large infrastructure/systems required. In‑depth knowledge of modern technology service architectural hosting, security, and risk management concerns, including IAM, access control, monitoring, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, and containers required. Familiarity with the Microsoft infrastructure and solution stacks operating in on‑premise, cloud, and hybrid hosting environments required. Deep understanding and experience working within Lean/Agile/Scrum methodologies required; scaled agile experience such as SAFe required. Knowledge of industry trends, value propositions, and best practices for technology relevant to the in‑scope capabilities required. Proven experience, showcasing the ability to cultivate strong relationships throughout the organizational hierarchy required. Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills required. Proficient verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying information and providing top‑notch customer service required. Strong facilitation and presentation skills with ability to convey complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively required. Preferred Qualifications Certification in LEAN, Agile/Scrum, or ITIL principles is highly preferred, with a proven track record of implementing one or more of these practices. Working knowledge of architectural frameworks such as The Open Group, NIST, ISO 19xxx, BizBok, or Gartner preferred. 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? BECA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr