Software Developer

BECU; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

4% annual contribution to 401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO Program + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

BECU Cares volunteer time off + match

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Software Developer to deliver capabilities on the core banking platform, combining analysis, configuration, and development. You will partner with business and technical teams to translate needs into effective technical solutions and participate in production deployments.

This role focuses on improving processes, driving efficiencies, and ensuring system stability, with on-call responsibilities and a commitment to delivering measurable value within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years of experience designing software and writing production code.
• Experience delivering highly scalable solutions across multiple programming languages and technical environments.
• Experience with cloud technology and DevOps tooling.
• Knowledge of SOLID design principles and Object‑Oriented Programming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Technical Solutions: adhere to BECU competencies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, and solutions building on software design concepts.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve service delivery.
• Enhance existing systems by improving performance and user experience.
• Review code and maintain standards in collaboration with senior staff.
• Automate processes and contribute to technology strategy with architects.
• Support production operations including on-call responses.

Skills

Software design & development

Cloud technologies

CI/CD & DevOps practices

Stakeholder collaboration

Unit testing & TDD

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Azure DevOps Services

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

TeamCity

Git

YAML

Job description

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. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $117,200.00-$143,200.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $91,000.00 - $169,400.00 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 – Because People Helping People Starts With Supporting You

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

Impact You’ll Make

The Software Developer supports the delivery of new capabilities and enhancements within the core banking platform, combining systems analysis with hands‑on configuration and development. This role partners closely with business and technical teams to understand needs, gather and clarify requirements, assess impacts, and translate business challenges into effective technical solutions. The Software Developer also identifies opportunities for process improvements, drives operational efficiencies, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver measurable business value and enhanced user experience. The role also participates in production deployments, including serving in an on‑call capacity to troubleshoot and resolve unexpected issues, which may occur outside of traditional business hours, helping to ensure system stability and successful implementation of changes. This position contributes throughout the software development lifecycle while supporting critical banking applications and services.

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

• Deliver Technical Solutions: Perform all responsibilities in accordance with BECU Competencies, compliance, regulatory, and Information Protection requirements.
• Develop & Build: Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, and solutions by combining technical expertise with a solid understanding of basic software design concepts throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Partner with Stakeholders: Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and clarify business requirements, evaluate downstream impacts, and recommend solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiencies, reduce process waste, and improve service delivery. Determine the best solution given requirements for software while balancing business objectives, operational efficiency, and user experience considerations. Responsible for system analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Enhance Existing Systems: Responsible for identifying areas of improvement in existing code and implementing those improvements to enhance system performance, efficiency, and user experience.
• Support Development Standards: Review and provide feedback on code written by other developers to ensure style, consistency, and adherence to BECU standards. Collaborate with senior staff, providing expertise and input to those standards.
• Automate Processes: Automate and improve business processes and interactions while working with limited guidance.
• Contribute to Technology Strategy: Participate in discussions with Architects and technical leaders to help define the team’s technology, roadmap, and vision.
• Support Production Operations: Participate in an on-call rotation to support production deployments and critical banking applications, responding to and resolving production issues, coordinating with stakeholders as needed, and helping to minimize service disruptions.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, partnering with business stakeholders, and delivering solutions that create measurable value, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your expertise in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunities to work on critical banking applications and core platform services that directly support the organization and its members.
• Exposure to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution analysis through deployment and production support.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical teams to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable business value.
• Opportunities to influence process improvements, operational efficiencies, and technology solutions that enhance the user experience.
• A collaborative environment where continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing are valued.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline required, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years of experience designing software and writing production code in a team environment including experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Experience delivering highly scalable solutions in multiple programming languages and technical environments with the ability to evaluate system impacts and support complex business processes.
• Experience with cloud technology, .NET, C#, PowerShell, JavaScript/Typescript, Python, SQL Experience with SOLID design principles, Object‑Oriented Programming and Design, demonstrated through regular communication, usage, and presentation.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery systems and tools such as Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting, configuring, developing, or integrating with the Fiserv DNA core banking platform.
• Experience supporting production deployments and troubleshooting issues in production environments.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, leading, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiency, service delivery, or user experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to effectively partner across business and technical teams.
• Knowledge of Open Source (OSS) technologies, and open‑source systems like Linux / bash.
• Proficiency at building build / deployment pipelines in YAML.
• Expertise in Test Driven Development concepts, methods, and tools. Demonstrated experience in unit testing.
• Experience using git, including performing code reviews, pull requests, and following branching standards such as Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development.
• Knowledge of relational and non‑relational data modeling and data analysis.
• Experience remaining current with technologies utilized through work or continuing industry or education.
• Experience using static code analysis tools to explain and correct secure coding.

Join The Journey

At BECU, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful technology solutions that support critical banking services while collaborating with talented professionals across the organization. This is your opportunity to solve meaningful technical challenges, expand your expertise, and help deliver innovative solutions that create value for our members and employees. If you're passionate about software development, continuous improvement, and delivering impact through technology, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of our digital capabilities. Your journey of growth and innovation starts here.

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BCLU 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.