Staff Architect: Enterprise Cloud, Security & AI

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

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Staff Architect to shape scalable, secure enterprise solutions aligned with strategic objectives. You will influence architecture across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and governance, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance.

The role emphasizes leveraging modern tools like GitHub Copilot and strong collaboration with technology leaders and stakeholders. You will advance Application Portfolio Management, establish architecture standards, and drive value through

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 delivery of multiple complex solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shape Enterprise Solutions: develop architectures aligned with strategic objectives and compliance standards.
• Strengthen Application Portfolio Management and governance of applications and platforms.
• Lead Architecture Governance, participate in reviews, gates, and standards maintenance.
• Drive Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture with focus on Microsoft Azure and hosting environments.
• Own Complex Architecture Work: manage multiple efforts and mentor teams through architectural decisions.
• Embed Security & Compliance: evaluate decisions through security and regulatory lenses.

Skills

Lean/Agile/Scrum

Cloud architecture

Security & risk

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS

Tools

SAFe

Azure

GitHub Copilot

Job description

BECU is seeking a Staff Architect to shape scalable, secure enterprise solutions aligned with strategic objectives. You will influence architecture across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and governance, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance.

The role emphasizes leveraging modern tools like GitHub Copilot and strong collaboration with technology leaders and stakeholders. You will advance Application Portfolio Management, establish architecture standards, and drive value through