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

BECU; Texas; Remote; USD 172,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

BECU seeks a Staff Architect to shape scalable, secure technology solutions spanning cloud, infrastructure, and applications. You will lead architecture governance, define standards, and guide teams through complex decisions to deliver lasting value for members.

The role emphasizes Azure-focused architecture, security, and the use of AI tools like GitHub Copilot. Remote-friendly with residency in approved states, you’ll mentor peers and collaborate across partners to advance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires 7 years designing and implementing technology architectures.
• Strong relationship-building across organizational levels and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with cloud architecture, security, risk management, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Shape Enterprise Solutions: lead development of architectures aligned with strategy and compliance.
• Strengthen Application Portfolio Management and governance across platforms.
• Lead Architecture Governance through reviews, gates, and standards.
• Drive Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture with focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Own Complex Architecture Work and mentor junior architects and peers.
• Embed Security & Compliance in design decisions and risk assessment.
• Apply Modern AI Tools to improve productivity and outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Architectural design

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Security & risk management

Lean/Agile/Scrum

GitHub Copilot

Job description

BECU seeks a Staff Architect to shape scalable, secure technology solutions spanning cloud, infrastructure, and applications. You will lead architecture governance, define standards, and guide teams through complex decisions to deliver lasting value for members.

The role emphasizes Azure-focused architecture, security, and the use of AI tools like GitHub Copilot. Remote-friendly with residency in approved states, you’ll mentor peers and collaborate across partners to advance initiatives.