Staff Architect: Cloud, AI & Security Leader

BECU; California; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

4% annual 401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer time off + donation match

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Staff Architect to shape scalable, secure architecture across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and governance. You will mentor teams, drive architecture reviews, and ensure solutions align with security and regulatory expectations while leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot for efficiency.

You will partner across teams to deliver long-term business value, evaluate technology partners, and lead technology transformation initiatives that support members and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires 7 years of experience designing and implementing technology architectures, including delivering multiple complex technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shape Enterprise Solutions: lead development of comprehensive solution architectures aligned with objectives, blueprints, and standards.
• Strengthen Application Portfolio Management: govern evolution of the application portfolio and evaluate technology decisions.
• Lead Architecture Governance: participate in architecture governance, design reviews, and gates; maintain standards and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Microsoft Azure

Job description

BECU is seeking a Staff Architect to shape scalable, secure architecture across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and governance. You will mentor teams, drive architecture reviews, and ensure solutions align with security and regulatory expectations while leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot for efficiency.

You will partner across teams to deliver long-term business value, evaluate technology partners, and lead technology transformation initiatives that support members and communities.