Staff Architect: Cloud, AI & Security Leader (Remote)

BECU; North Carolina; Remote; USD 133,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

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 lead scalable, secure technology solutions aligned with our strategic direction. You will shape enterprise architectures across cloud, infrastructure, and applications, driving governance and security compliance while mentoring peers.

You will apply modern AI tools responsibly and collaborate with leaders across teams to deliver lasting value for our members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years of experience designing and implementing technology architectures.
• Lean/Agile/Scrum experience; SAFe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape Enterprise Solutions aligned with strategic objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Strengthen Application Portfolio Management and governance of technology assets.
• Lead Architecture Governance through design reviews and change boards; establish standards.
• Drive Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture with a focus on Microsoft Azure and modern hosting environments.
• Own complex architecture work, reviewing and guiding teams through technical decisions.
• Embed Security & Compliance to meet regulatory expectations and risk considerations.
• Apply AI tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity while validating outputs.
• Identify long-term business value by evaluating industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate technology partners and integrate supplier technologies into the enterprise environment.
• Mentor junior architects and strengthen architectural capabilities across teams.

Skills

Lean/Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree / related field

Tools

Azure cloud

IAM/Security

Job description

BECU is seeking a Staff Architect to lead scalable, secure technology solutions aligned with our strategic direction. You will shape enterprise architectures across cloud, infrastructure, and applications, driving governance and security compliance while mentoring peers.

You will apply modern AI tools responsibly and collaborate with leaders across teams to deliver lasting value for our members.